I remember exactly what I was doing when it happened. I was on my bed, in my dorm room, watching my 19 inch TV which was tuned to CNBC. My favorite show at the time was Squawk Box and everyday I watched it for stock tips. The day before I had just saw them mention a new stock that was on the … [Read more...] about 7 Investing Mistakes That Every Beginner Makes
The Ultimate 2018 Tax Guide for Young Adults
Is it past 2018? See the latest updated tax guide here. Tax Guide Updated for 2018 (Tax Year 2017) IMPORTANT FOR 2018 Tax Guide: The Internal Revenue Service today released Notice 1036, which updates the income-tax withholding tables for 2018 reflecting changes made by the tax reform legislation … [Read more...] about The Ultimate 2018 Tax Guide for Young Adults
How to Get Your Free Credit Score
A credit score is just a number. But the reality is, it's a number that is used to rank you at various points in your life. When you turn 18 and become eligible to begin managing credit, that number will begin to fluctuate. Hopefully you will have good money management skills and your credit … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Free Credit Score
How to Buy a Home without Draining Your Bank Account
This post was created in partnership with the National Association of Realtors. Thinking of draining your bank account to buy a home? There are more expenses likely to arise after purchasing a home. A recent report by Home Advisor shows that homeowners spend an average of $10,182 per year on … [Read more...] about How to Buy a Home without Draining Your Bank Account
How to Choose a Neighborhood
This post was created in partnership with the National Association of Realtors. Location is everything when you’re searching for a home. Finding your dream neighborhood may seem like the easiest part, but once you factor in budget, non-negotiable home features, and proximity to the things you can’t … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Neighborhood
Transitioning from 9-5 to Full Time Blogger (Can I have my cake and eat it too?)
This was initially posted on July 17, 2014 about a month after I left my full time job to become a full time blogger. Cake Day. I'm going to miss Cake Day. As I get ready to pack up my desk my mind races but settles on this one event. Each month my employer celebrates birthdays with cakes. This … [Read more...] about Transitioning from 9-5 to Full Time Blogger (Can I have my cake and eat it too?)