Being a student can be a challenge. Not only are you likely to be living away from home for the first time and tackling big intellectual issues as part of your degree, but you also have that other thing to take care of… whisper it… finances. University can be tough on your bank account and [...]
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Student Health in 2012
The state of health in 2012 is a good one. We will only continue to improve our health in numerous forms – how we exercise, how we eat, and how we make ourselves happier. The data and information that fuels that only continues to improve – showing exactly why our life expectancy continues to improve [...]
A quick guide to money markets
Money market accounts are a popular type of investment vehicle because they combine two important things: good interest rates and high liquidity. With a money market account, you can tuck money away to grow for a large purchase, as a rainy-day fund, a down payment on a home, or any other reason. With many banks, [...]
Budgeting for college
Going to college is a big step in life and, like all big steps it can be both exciting and nerve wracking simultaneously. The exciting part is meeting new people, living away from home – perhaps for the first time – and gaining independence alongside a valuable qualification. On the other hand, independent living brings [...]
Saving Money On the Cost of Education
It’s no secret that getting an education isn’t cheap these days. With already-high tuition costs rising far faster than inflation, getting an advanced degree has become an exceedingly difficult proposition for the average young adult. But there’s a catch-22 at work here: while attaining a degree may saddle you with student loans for years to [...]
The Lowdown on Home Loans
What is a Home Loan? The purchase of a property might represent the single most valuable asset a person acquires in their lifetime. If that property is a home, then it is highly likely that a home loan will be needed to make the investment possible. Loans are not unfamiliar territory – finance is often [...]
Budgeting when a student
There is naturally great excitement when starting at college or university. It presents the chance to meet new people, move to a new place and enthusiastically start your studies. However, one of the biggest questions on a student’s mind is, “how am I going to survive financially?” Here are some useful tips on what to [...]
The Importance of Knowing Your Credit Score
The last thing that anyone wants to hear when attempting to take a financial risk, such as applying for a loan or credit card, that they have bad credit score. Consumers should realize how vital a good score is to your financial future, and many are often caught off guard. There are some key things [...]
“Taking a second Job” – Personal Finance Comic from Credit Card Finder
Those crazy guys at Credit Card Finder have launched the 6th personal finance comic, this time its about taking a second job and features Jeff from Deliver Away Debt. Brad Chaffee from Enemy of Debt has written this fantastic comic (his 2nd script in the series) and has hit the ball out the park with this one! This post [...]
The Biggest House on the Biggest Side of Town – I Want to be Ric Flair
I am not the biggest wrestling fan, but there is something about this clip that I love. It could be the anti-frugal message conveyed, it could be how much Ric Flair embraces the character he portrays, or it could be that beautifully and gently flowing blonde mop on top of his head. I hate to [...]
