Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:28 +0000

A few weeks ago, Hunter over at Financially Consumed took a poll from his readers to gauge their views on what gas prices might look like in the near future. Using Gas Buddy’s prediction, he asked readers to share their own predictions. At the time, I really thought gas would increase sharply to maybe $3.99 [...]

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:02:56 +0000

Happy Presidents’ Day!…especially if you have today off. Since I’m enjoying my 3-day weekend, I decided to share some fun and interesting facts – though not necessarily finance related – about our past presidents (source: Smart About The Presidents – great book!) Some Well-Known Presidents George Washington – Did you know that George was an [...]

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:00:21 +0000

I’m hooked on infographics, so I decided to share one this weekend. Look who should be saving money now (oh, wait – I think the answer should be EVERYONE!), but those under 35 really have the advantage as you can see below:

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:24 +0000

With interest rates at an all time low and housing prices stagnating, now is a great time to buy for the right person. Using an emortgage calculator to figure out how much house you can afford is a great start. But first you need to determine if you have what it takes to own a [...]

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:05:21 +0000

Student debt continues to rise as fast as tuition. Last year, students graduated from college with an average of $25,000 in debt. Many of them were left jobless once they entered the fiercely competitive market, which has even seasoned professionals scrounging for work. A college degree is still essential for staying competitive in the job [...]

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:00:37 +0000

Being that my main topics revolve around saving money and most of my readers are focused on this as well, I thought it’d be fun to share an infographic from Mint.com that I found in Daily Infographic (I love this site!). According to Mint.com, 50% of Americans claim that they would have difficulty coming up [...]

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:13 +0000

The holidays are long gone and the gifts I received are either being used or have been returned. I’ll be the first to admit I feel no shame in returning gifts I just won’t use. Yet with that being said, there are some things that I’d never buy for myself, but I greatly appreciate. Scarves. [...]

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:40 +0000

One of my annual budget busters is home improvements. In my book, a home improvement can be anything from a new throw blanket to replacing flooring. Thankfully, I no longer have to repair my own floors since I’ve moved back into an apartment (a definite plus), but I still enjoy making small improvements to my [...]

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:11 +0000

I’ve had the worst luck lately with my Visa card and much of it leads back to just one type of retailer; the gas station. When I pull into a gas station, I want pumping gas to be easy and pain-free, so I normally use the credit card swiper right on the gas pump. Well, [...]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:48 +0000

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I have the perfect giveaway – Ghirardelli Chocolate Bars! Who doesn’t like a little chocolate in their life? A simple, sweet indulgence that’s easy on your pocket book, and in moderation, very good for your heart. Did you know that chocolate has health benefits? Not only does chocolate [...]