Every relationship is different, which means there's no one-size-fits-all solution for how to handle money issues within a relationship. Because money issues are the cause of nearly a quarter of all divorces, it's critical that couples discuss money issues in advance and develop a plan that works for them. One [...]
It's the end of the year, and time for an annual check-up. This is my first one since starting this blog, but fortunately, I have always kept track of my finances, so I have records to compare this year to last year and evaluate where I can make some improvement [...]
I was lucky enough to be born into a family where everyone talks about money. That may seem like a funny sentiment to have, but it's true. I have learned so much about money and investing from my parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles, all because none of them were [...]
In my last post, I discussed Prosper investing and my experience with it so far. Here, we'll take a look at the criteria that Prosper shows in each loan listing and what my personal limits are for evaluating Prosper loans. Also, I'll show you the one loan that I did [...]
Like many of you financial nerds out there, I'm always keeping an eye out for new investment opportunities that might help me meet my goal of financial independence. I had read about Prosper lending from many sources, especially from Financial Samurai, and I was interested in giving it a shot. [...]
It's that time again. The time of year when all reason seems to fly out the window, and the holiday sales and family obligations threaten to demolish your careful budgeting, and kill your positive financial momentum. But you can control your budget. It's possible. You just need to plan ahead [...]
