by Miranda | Finance, Personal Finance
When I first started writing about personal finance back in 2006, I was big on the “rules.” Since I didn’t know much about money management — beyond the fact that, to that point, I hadn’t been great at it — I wanted rules to help me...
by Tom Drake | Finance, Personal Finance
One of the more interesting firings recently was that of Groupon CEO Andrew Mason. While talk of the fundamentals of Groupon as company is sure to circulate, and it will be interesting to see what direction the company goes from here, what I thought was interesting...
by Miranda | Finance, Personal Finance
As health care costs continue to rise, it can be discouraging to know that you are going to have to go in for a procedure. This is especially true when a hospital stay is involved. Once you see that total bill, your stomach will probably sink right to your toes. And...
by Tom Drake | Personal Finance
Whether you’ve earned a promotion at work, received a merit increase or have been given a cost-of-living increase, a bigger paycheck is always welcome. However, that extra money can quickly disappear if you aren’t careful. Considering switching banks to...
by Tom Drake | Finance, Personal Finance
You’re probably used to the checked bag fees that airlines have been charging for years now. Most of us are used to paying between $20 and $30 for the first checked bag, and paying even more for additional bags (some airlines charge $100 for a third checked...
by Miranda | Behavioral Finance, Finance, Personal Finance
One of the biggest problems that many of us have when it comes to money is that we often let our emotions get the best of us. Strong emotions cloud our judgement and lead to poor decisions that, too often, we regret later. “Money is an emotional currency,”...
