3 Ways to Save Money on Insurance and a Myth Busted
As I kicked my down payment savings effort into high gear and continued to tighten my budget, I called my insurance agent to discuss what I was paying for renters and auto insurance. After talking through my age, location and future purchase plans, I came across an insurance myth that is just plain wrong and a [...]
The Dream Home (or Condo): Saving for a Down Payment
I have recently started down the same path my fellow Newly Corporate blogger Brandon Alsup started months ago, the pursuit of the dream home. He started out with the basics of home buying and even detailed questions you should ask when buying a home. I have had similar experiences throughout the initial search and financing [...]
A new way to squeeze cash from your home
While perusing the WSJ today, I was intrigued by an article explaining the average Americans’ need for cash. There is a new cash scheme homeowners are using instead of the usual suspect, home equity loans. It’s called a REX agreement:
The so-called REX Agreement, launched last year by REX & Co., a San Francisco real-estate [...]
What does casual Friday attire say about your image?
If you are dressing too casual, you may be perceived as lazy, careless, or sloppy. These are not positive images. When you are getting dressed, take a moment and consider how others will perceive you. Think about people you have met over the years who did not dress appropriately for work. They stand out [...]
6 Chore-Conquering Tips for Mundane Multi-tasking
In response to my recent post 2 Days in 1: Get More Done, ScottyG, a reader and good friend of mine, exposed one of the biggest struggles young professionals deal with at home as they start their career; chores. He states:
I find my biggest issue comes more when I am trying to [...]
Do you know what to do after college?
Recently while at a high school friends wedding, I was chatting with an old friend and his girlfriend, both recent graduates of a very prestigious mid-western school. The girlfriend gave a comment that was puzzling to me.
“Most kids our age (24) don’t know what they want to do with their lives.”
Is this true? [...]
Engagement Ring: Consideration or Gift?
A big part of any newly corporate individual’s life can often be marriage. Now that you have money you can afford to purchase the ring for your sweetheart and begin the wonderful process of wedding planning. In the case of a male, wedding nodding and saying “yes dear, that sounds great.”J/K. Well [...]
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