One of the most frustrating aspects of modern banking is the number of fees you see at every turn. In many cases, it can feel as though the bank is charging you to access your own money. For those individuals who don’t keep a close eye on their accounts, fees may seem like an unfortunate…
Aside from those who are retired and not planning to leave an inheritance, everyone’s goal is to increase their net worth. That is a huge part of why we have jobs and work 40 or more hours per week. Sometimes, despite how hard we work it seems that growing our net worth is a slow…
This week was sure a crazy week. I found myself doing a lot of catch up after being absent due to FinCon12 last weekend. I got a lot accomplished and now it’s time to relax. I am going to watch a little college football today and then tomorrow my wife and I are heading to…
If you have been online or watched TV in the past week, then you have probably watched the South Korean music video Gangnam Style by Psy. The video has gone viral and as of this morning had been viewed by over 167 million people. The video depicts a lifestyle of one of South Korea’s wealthiest neighborhoods,…
Each and everyday people around the country take a step back and think about their dreams and hopes. Whether it’s the dream of becoming a professional athlete or a doctor, everyone has one. We all have a different view on what the true “American Dream” is to us. Most people say it is to have a good…
You would be hard pressed to find someone who does not want to earn more money. While many people make enough to pay for their expenses, they still might want to increase their lifestyle, save more, give more to charity, or simply have the satisfaction that they earn more money. But as we all know,…
There are times in everybody’s lives where they are at a shortage for money. While many people can often turn to family in their times of need, many more do not have that option. They have unexpected bills that pop up, and they simply have too much month left and not enough paycheck. Ideally everyone…