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The 10 Most Underpaid Jobs

Most everybody thinks they’re underpaid for what they do. But in reality, there are a handful of select jobs where this claim is especially true. [...] read more »
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Black Coffee: My Favorite Blogs, Money News and Opinions #10

An off-beat weekly round-up of what’s been going on in the world of money and personal finance. read more »
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Whoops! Cash For Clunkers Payments Are Taxable!

Some of the drivers that bought new cars through cash for clunkers are learning that it wasn't quite the deal they hoped for. read more »
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How Much Would You Pay to Save Your Pet's Life?

For most folks it’s tough to answer with any certainty the exact point that it becomes financially untenable when it comes to saving their pet’s life[...] read more »
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Brown-Baggin' It? Here's A Price Comparison of 10 Sandwiches.

In an experiment, I went to the store and surveyed the prices of ingredients for 10 of the most common sandwiches we take to work or school every day[...] read more »
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Is Your Employer Stealing From You?

Ever wonder why employers often look the other way when they know an employee is walking out the door with a six-month supply of paper clips and corr[...] read more »
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Personal Finance Decisions: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Here are a few classic examples of good, bad and ugly personal finance decisions that are made by people like you and me every single day. read more »
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Google’s Schmidt quits Apple board

Eric Schmidt, Google chief executive, has resigned from Apple’s board of directors as the rivalry between the two Silicon Valley companies intensifie[...] read more »
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Approximate Energy Costs of Your Home Appliances

Here are a couple of simple spreadsheets that approximate hourly and monthly energy consumption costs of some common household appliances and electro[...] read more »
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Evaluating the Cost of Extreme Frugality

There is a lesson to be learned for all of us from those who practice extreme frugality. read more »
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How to Tap an IRA for a Home Purchase - Kiplinger.com

You can withdraw up to $10,000 penalty-free to buy or build a first home, but make sure you know the rules. read more »
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The Power of Small:To Achieve Big Goals, Think Small

Financial Goals can seem overwhelming at times, dividing them up in smaller sub-goals can make things more manageable. read more »
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Is the Payback Period on Energy Efficient Bulbs Too Long?

How can you quickly and simply determine whether the savings realized from energy efficient light bulbs really justify the significantly higher up-fr[...] read more »
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Ten Essential Negotiating Tactics Everyone Must Know

Negotiating is one of the most important life skills that every person should master before setting out on their own. Here are ten essential rules I[...] read more »
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The ETF Hall of Fame: 25 People Who Revolutionized the ETF Industry

The exchange-traded funds industry has been growing at rapid pace the last few years. Here are the 25 people responsible. read more »
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