Confessions Of A Mac Convert
Hello, my name is Aaron, and I am a recent Mac convert. As one of the last hold outs at Mint.com (now the Personal Finance Group for Intuit, overseeing all Quicken products), I have no idea how I lived without the beautiful screen and crisp,…
Combining Finances In A Relationship
Can a couple where both participants have different attitudes towards money and different incomes survive in a relationship with combined finances for their household budget? A differing philosophy or income is not an automatic problem. What’s really important is the goal. If two people agree…
Checking Your Credit Report
Several years ago, one of my employers did a routine background check that included pulling my credit report from one of the three bureaus. They were confirming that the details on my resume matched the details on my credit report, which is common for companies in that industry. They discovered that in addition to living in Pittsburgh, PA for college, I spent some time living in rural Pennsylvania a hundred miles away from Pittsburgh. The only problem was I didn’t live in rural Pennsylvania ever.
Cheap Travel Ideas: Fly, Drive, or Neither
Even though holiday travel and vacation isn’t far behind us, you’re probably already stuck behind your desk, daydreaming about your next getaway. If you’re a travel nut, you’ve probably realized that those little weekend trips and summer vacations can add up. Hopefully these tips and cheap travel ideas will help you save a little the next time you hit the road.
Cents & Sensibility: The Real Cost Of Paying Bills Late
You might think leaving your bills for later is an easy way to avoid pain and suffering, but you’re going to end up hurting even more when you realize how much damage you’re really doing to your wallet and your credit.
Career Advice As Financial Advice
The following is a guest post by Penelope Trunk. Financial advice comes in many shapes and sizes; but I’ve found that the best financial advice you’ll ever get is career advice. Even if you beat the Fortune 500 Index every year for the rest of…
Canadian Consumer Household Spending
Canadian Consumer Household Spending In celebration of Canada Day 2011, here is a breakdown of the average Canadian household budget based on the most recent government data. Click on the household budget infographic to view full size.
Before You Lease Your Next Car
On Friday, Chrysler Group began offering leases on all 2010 Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler vehicles. The automaker also said in a press release that it plans special leasing deals for certain models, including the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ram 1500, Journey, Jeep…
Avoid Getting Fired Before You Get Hired
As if the nation’s 14.5 million jobless didn’t have it bad enough already, The New York Times now reports that employers are turning to credit checks to screen hires. The implication? Keep your credit squeaky clean, or suffer the consequences. It has never been more…
At-Home Dad Cares For Family, Finances
The following is a post from Kara McGuire of the Star Tribune. Going from two incomes to one meant getting used to a new budget, diligently tracking expenses, and accepting the trade-offs. Linus was just a week old when Adam Nafziger decided the whole dual-income…