September 2010

Work Union. Live Better.

September 30, 2010

As DINKs our job categories range from personal finance, to educational institutions, and the technology sector.  One topic we have never discussed in detail is our possible association with unions.  I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of a union to our wages, our professional growth, as well as our job [...]

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Trust Me. I’m an Engineer.

September 29, 2010

This past week I saw a guy walking down the street wearing a black t-shirt that said “Trust Me, I’m an Engineer” in white block letters.  As he walked by me, I thought to myself…Do our Professions Define Us? In the bank world, the answer is yes.  There is a banking package for many professional [...]

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How Secure Is Your Credit Card?

September 28, 2010

If you open your wallet you will probably see a MasterCard, a VISA and maybe an American Express, along with 2-3 department store credit cards.  The average American has 6.5 cards in their wallet which includes both credit cards as well as retail store cards.  What’s in your wallet? If they haven’t already, your credit [...]

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I’m Engaged! The (Financial) Journey Ahead Of Us

September 27, 2010

After three years of dating I decided it was the right time for to ask my girlfriend the question I have been waiting to ask for a long time: Will you marry me? And the answer, of course, was YES! While we are definitely enjoying our new relationship status, inevitably we are looking towards the [...]

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Weekly Reading: Budgets, Blogging, & Couples

September 25, 2010

Some posts we enjoyed this week.  Happy Saturday! Great financial joke @ Sweating The Big Stuff Haven’t Made a Budget [VIDEO] @ Thousandaire Don’t go shopping while drunk @ Budgets Are Sexy Make Money Blogging | A Guide for Beginners @ Money Help For Christians Anyone Who Has Your Phone Number Can Steal Your Grocery [...]

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More Money. Better Benefits.

September 24, 2010

As fall approaches the fiscal year of many companies is coming to an end. For some of us, this means that we have to elect our new employee benefits.  If you are renewing your employer benefits, or if you are making original choices with a new employer, here is some helpful information regarding Employer Benefit [...]

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Banking Solutions for Travellers

September 23, 2010

Summer is now over, and this means that our summer vacations are also over. We want to hear about your summer adventures DINKS. Where Did You Go? How Much Did You Spend? And most importantly…How did you spend your money? In 2010, the days of travelling with Amex travellers cheques are over.  We now have [...]

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5 Easy Tips Towards a Good Credit Score

September 22, 2010

Have you ever wondered what factors make up a great credit score? Have you ever ordered your own credit report?  If not, then I suggest you do.  It is always a good idea to review your credit report 1-2 times a year.  This makes your information is correct and up to date, as well as [...]

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I Am a Balanced Investor

September 21, 2010

As you may know from a previous post, I recently changed financial institutions. I had no problem with my previous financial institution but I decided to change everything over to a new institution, including one of my retirement accounts. To determine if I made a good financial decision I am going to track this retirement [...]

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What Would You Do With $1000?

September 20, 2010

My 30th Birthday is approaching and I have decided to give myself a gift of $1000. So often I feel that material gifts are such a waste of a present. I would rather give money as a gift, and let the person spend it as they wish. Although money cannot be wrapped up with a [...]

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