I constantly see advertisements encouraging me to switch banks or get a new credit card. Get $300 in cash back, get a free round-trip flight, and even Lending Club tells me that friends will get $200 just for signing up and funding their accounts. That’s great if you were already planning on switching banks or if you’re […]
What Do You Like About Money? What Do You Hate About It?
In the personal finance blogosphere, it’s pretty clear that we’re all fans of money. We like it, we want it, we need it. But have you ever put into words what you like about money? And have you thought about the things you hate about money? This week, I’ve been asking bloggers and friends for […]
Mailbag: 5 Steps To Get Out Of Debt
I received this email from “Alan,” a 24 year old who was just hired after being unemployed for 8 months after graduating college. I am in $15,000 of credit card debt and got a job that pays $60,000/year. I was living with friends without really paying rent and now that I’m moving out into the […]