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.
Budgeting For Beginners
Make sure you spend less than you earn – sounds simple enough, right? But for many, it’s easier said than done. Regardless of your experience with budgeting or financial management, it is important to develop a clear idea of how much you earn and how much you spend. A well-maintained budget can help you do just that.
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…
9 Great Gifts to Give Without Blowing Up Your Budget
Times are tough, money is tight, and the holidays are fast approaching. Many shoppers need to keep a tight rein on their spending, but don’t want to feel like the Grinch when it comes to giving budget gifts to friends and family. How can you save money while giving thoughtful gifts on a budget? Believe it or not, it can be done with ! Here are 9 affordable – and in most cases, free -gift ideas to make holiday gift-giving easier, more fun and a lot cheaper.
6 Tax Moves To Make Before December 31st
New Year’s Eve is almost here, but don’t let that stop you from making some important money moves now, before Dec. 31, so you can reap the benefits to your personal finance in 2011 Check your paycheck Did you get a raise, a promotion, or…
6 Green (and Easy) Ways to Heat Your Home
Heating your home this winter doesn’t have to cost a bundle or make you break your . The six easy tips below can not only help you keep warm for less, but they can also make your home a little greener, too.
4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Doctors Visits
Health care is an unavoidable aspect of being human, and even with stellar medical coverage, it deserves a line item in your budget. According to the latest report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the average visit to a doctor’s office costs $199–but you’ll shell out $1,275, on average, for an outpatient hospital visit.