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Hows Your Financial Fitness

William Bernstein argues that people need to train in order to improve their "financial fitness." By adopting a strategy of annual rebalancing, we can train ourselves to buy low and sell high. read more »
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Part 1: Compounding interest – understanding the basics by looking at the evolution of computer memory

This article starts a 4 part series to help new investors learn about the effect of compounding on investments over time. Learn how to have money work for you through compounding. read more »
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Case Study: My Adventures in Forex Trading (Update: 2/16)

Here is a link to the first post regarding my adventures in Forex Trading. I’m pretty happy with the progress I’ve made over the last month. I probably spend an average of 5-10 hour per week talking with my mentor Mindy while simultaneously trading. read more »
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5 Ways Bargaining Made Me a Better Spender

There are 5 bargaining lessons that will help you haggle better, and spend your money more wisely when you return home after a trip abroad. Become a better spender through these 5 simple shopping tips. read more »
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Go Big Or Go Home

It’s not rocket science: Big challenges lead to big accomplishments; the bigger the challenge, the bigger the benefit. read more »
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Can Not, Will Not, and Why Not?

Why aren't you letting yourself succeed in your finances? Let's diagnose the two phrases that holding you back. read more »
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Frugal Finances: What To Do When A Spouse Loses Their Job

Do you know someone that has lost their job? You probably do. There have been a lot of layoffs happening due to the recession. If the person losing their job is your spouse, then you’d better be ready to help or things could go downhill quickly! read more »
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Book Review: The One Minute Entrepreneur

A look at some of the practices that make for a successful entrepreneur and business owner. read more »
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Microfinance Loans Changed Lives and Outperformed the Stock Market

Interesting article on Money-Rates.com by Clark Schultz about how KIVA works and how for as little as $25 you can change someone's life read more »
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Your Emergency Fund May Be Larger Than You Think

I'll show you how to triple the size of your emergency fund without any work. read more »
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It's Only a Deal If...

A few different ways to make sure the deal you are getting really is a deal. read more »
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Your Small Business: 3 Ways To Take Advantage Of Being Small

One of the many worries of starting your own business is getting stomped on by large hulking competitors in your market space. Large companies have more money, more manpower and more resources so how could a small business possibly compete? read more »
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What Freelancers Need to Know About Their Taxes

With unemployment rates at their highest in 15 years, there’s never been a better time to consider becoming a freelancer. Companies may not be hiring the way they once were but there’s still a huge demand for skilled workers. Programmers, web design read more »
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The Best Way To Find Vendors For Your Online Store

The number one question that I receive from readers who want to open their own online store is how to go about finding vendors and suppliers. Do I purchase wholesale? Should I drop ship or should I contact the manufacturer directly? read more »
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How to Stay Upbeat in a Down Economy

It's hard to stay focused with all of the negativity in the news. Some tips on staying positive while not ignoring what is going on around us. read more »
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