Hard work and competence should be rewarded, but that’s not always what happens. Sometimes when you do great work at a company you not only get shafted but kicked to the curb. Jeffrey Steele, writing for personal finance blog Five Cent Nickel, offers up a cautionary tale about being too competent: More »
Hard work and competence should be rewarded, but that’s not always what happens. Sometimes when you do great work at a company you not only get shafted but kicked to the curb. Jeffrey Steele, writing for personal finance blog Five Cent Nickel, offers up a cautionary tale about being too competent: More »
If you’ve ever purchased a home, you know how important it is to save a sizable down payment to get the best possible mortgage loan from your bank or credit union of choice, and to look as attractive as possible to the seller. According to real estate expert Michael Corbett, a 20% down payment is the best possible balance between effort needed to save it up and bang for your down-payment buck. Here’s why. More »
Ramit Sethi is a New York Times best-selling author and creator of one of our favorite personal finance sites, I Will Teach You to Be Rich. This week, Ramit shows how making five calls once a year can save you some significant cash. More »
Ramit Sethi is a New York Times best-selling author and creator of one of our favorite personal finance sites, I Will Teach You to Be Rich. In his weekly video Q&A for Lifehacker, Ramit answers common questions about personal finance, careers, and more. This week: What should you do with your extra money? More »
Ramit Sethi is a New York Times best-selling author and creator of one of our favorite personal finance sites, I Will Teach You to Be Rich. In his weekly video Q&A for Lifehacker, Ramit answers common questions about personal finance, careers, and more. This week: What should you do with your extra money? More »
Do your loved ones a favor and organize these important documents so in case something happens to you they can easily make financial decisions and act on your behalf. The Wall Street Journal explains which policies and documents to make accessible. More »
If you get a tax refund most years it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking of that refund as a windfall and blowing it on stuff you don’t need. Instead use that money to kill a debt, bulk up your emergency fund, or invest in your future. More »
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