Looking for your first job out of college? Or maybe you have a few years of experience and you’re ready to switch companies? Either way, nailing the interview is crucial. With so many qualified candidates applying for each job, you’ll need every advantage to set yourself apart. I’ve been lucky enough to have been on […]

To say I’m a fan of the musical Hamilton may be an understatement.  I’ve listened to the soundtrack more times than I can count and I’ve been known to quote lines in everyday conversations from time to time.  I was even lucky enough to see Hamilton on Broadway recently. For those of you who might […]

Every time the Powerball Jackpot gets to be a few hundred million dollars, you may start thinking that buying a ticket sounds like a good idea.  But have you ever really considered if it’s really worth it?  By using a little bit of math and probabilities, you would actually see that you are pretty much […]

I first had the idea for this site about a year ago, but I didn’t know how to create your own blog.  After a lot of research, I discovered that while it’s not technically difficult to start a blog (you really just need a domain name and web hosting) it does take time and effort […]

Can you really trust investment results? I recently read How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking by Jordan Ellenberg and while my wife still thinks I’m wrong quite a bit (I disagree of course!) the book contained a great story that should act as a cautionary tale to all investors. Baltimore Stock […]

Amazon recently announced that it’s Prime members will soon have access to a new service called Prime Wardrobe.  This service will allow you to select clothes from Amazon to try on without having to purchase them first.  See the video below for more details. In addition to this new service, here are 10 Prime member benefits […]

Today’s guest post comes from Patricia Sanders.  She outlines some helpful tips for successfully managing your finances.  You can check out more of her work on wiki.debtcc.com where she is a regular contributor. Successful financial planning: What you should or shouldn’t do  Do you want to stay on top of your finances? Are you upset with […]

How to Increase Financial Accountability at Home Accounting for household spending is a tall order, requiring consumers to address a wide variety of financial demands. Fortunately for personal money managers, as financial concerns have grown increasingly complex, technology has also stepped-up with budgeting apps and online resources, offering up to date information about personal finance. […]

Someone asked on Quora for advice on resources for getting started on investing in stocks.  This is a common question many people have since a lot of people want to invest, but are scared to start for fear of losing money.  Since investing, when done properly and responsibly, is a great way to build wealth, I […]

New investors often ask, “How much money do you need to start investing?” So How Much Do You Need? Technically you need enough to open a brokerage account and buy one share of stock plus the commission. Some online brokers, like E*TRADE have a $500 minimum to open an account while TD Ameritrade has no […]