A TED Talk by LearnVest: 5 Financial Rules to Live By LearnVest
Last week, LearnVest CEO and Founder Alexa von Tobel visited the New York Stock Exchange to deliver a TEDx speech about personal finance. She told the story of one (hypothetical) girl–and the five financial principles that will shape her life. Like most of us, “Jessica” never took a single personal finance class in college, or ever, for that matter. In fact, that’s part of what led Alexa to start LearnVest …
The Scott Adam’s One-Page Financial Plan
I’m a big fan of Scott Adams. He’s the witty cartoonist behind Dilbert. It’s an “office” comic that pokes fun of big business innefficiency and “stupid people.”
Helping You Achieve Financial Independence
Savings Experiment
Experts debunk SPF myths and show you how to save big on sunblock. Sun protection is a must-have if you're outside a lot or spending a day at the beach, but there are dozens of brands and SPF levels to choose from. So, how do you choose the right product for the best coverage?
Nadia Eghbal : How to Live in San Francisco on
I recently came across Elizabeth Yin’s blog post pointing to growing examples of people living very happily and comfortably on small salaries and describing how she lived in Tokyo on less than $30K/year. I’ve had a similar experience here in San Francisco, where I’ve lived on <$20K/year in the 3 years I’ve been here. I feel very strongly that you don’t need a high income to live wherever you want, and Elizabeth’s post inspired me to finally write about it on here.
Million Dollar Journey - Wealth Building through Saving and Investing
A Guide to Creating Your Ideal Household Budget
The beginning of summer is the perfect time to take a look at your household budget. That might sound ridiculous if you’re focused on basking in the sun, but considering all the spending your household will likely endure over the next few months, including summer travel, summer camp for kids, barbecuing, back-to-school supplies and the like, it’s a good time to take out the calculator and look at how you're doing. Really, it's always a good time to budget.
Best ways to sell your stuff
Best ways to sell your stuff When to use auctions, consignment shops, Web sites, or yard sales to turn your unwanted things into needed cash Last reviewed: July 2009 Are your closets and cupboards bursting with possessions you no longer need?
