Gary Dek is a writer for Gajizmo.com and is always looking for ways to make or invest money. Gary has previously worked for an internet company on their M&A team, as well as in investment banking and private equity. You’ve finished school and secured your first full time job so now you think you are…
Most of the readers on One Smart Dollar are looking for ways to earn passive income on their quest to financial independence. In fact, the main goal of those who are financially savvy is to one day be in a place where they no longer have to work. There are many different ways to earn…
In 1922, 25 army officers were struggling to get insurance for their automobiles so they decided to take things into their own hands. They started USAA as a way to insure themselves. Now 91 years later they have grown to have millions of members and they now offer everything from insurance to banking products and…
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Moms. Today is truly a special day, because we get to celebrate the ones who have made life possible. I am so grateful for everything that my Mom has done for me. She is a remarkable person and has helped me become the man I am today. This…
Throughout our lifetimes we all make mistakes. Some of them are big mistakes. There is not a single person you could talk to that has not made some sort of financial mistake. However, being prepared can help you to lessen the impact of those mistakes, and hopefully avoid them all together. When people get married,…
When you were in high school, you undoubtedly took writing classes or classes that taught you about American history. Some of you may have even taken a class that taught you how to cook. But, I am guessing not many of you took a class that taught you about personal finance and how to manage…
As many people progress through their teenage years they start to realize that they can work to make some extra money. Some teenagers will get part-time jobs after school; others will only work during the summer months. Regardless of how or when they earn their money, most of it is simply disposable income. They see…