The thing with implementing an otherwise "doable" financial plan is the unexpected. You might think that you have a bulletproof plan but there are times when life just hits you with a grenade launcher. That's probably one thing that I learned after a...

Everyone wants to save and yet there are varying degrees to which people choose to subject themselves in order to shave off a buck or two from purchases. Haggling and asking for discounts is one thing. But one often overlooked way to trim costs is...

Here's an interesting bit from Yahoo! finance: Top 6 Mindless Money Wasters. These are six things that you often don't think about that lose you money. The list goes: Convenience stores - That store at the corner is open 24/7 so it's really...

With unemployment still casting a huge doubt on what the government calls a path to recovery, many people are still wondering when would the average American finally make it on his or her own feet. Too many people looking for jobs, too few jobs that...

We can't emphasize the importance of an emergency fund more. We've already posted on how to build up your own emergency fund. Let us expound on the topic. Given the recession, you should have at least six months to a year's worth of living expenses as...