A few weeks back, I took some of the holiday gift money I'd received and put it into small business bonds. I did this via a neat, if not somewhat risky fintech I'd discovered last year. Well, it seems like the bonds are starting to get processed and issued. I just received this in my email today: Even though its electronic, its nice to get the actual bond … [Read more...] about I Love Fintech, or Small Business Bonds For The Win
Money Management
Frugal Brag of the Week: $20 Worth of Groceries for Free
If you're like me, you're probably looking to stretch your dollar as far as it will go. Well here is a win I wanted to share with Dinks readers. The story is I got a gift card for Christmas, but hadn't used it all. It had about $20 dollars left on it. I needed groceries and didn't want to pay full retail. So, I checked my local Kroger circular online and identified a … [Read more...] about Frugal Brag of the Week: $20 Worth of Groceries for Free
What Is A Nest Egg and How Do You Build One?
Its past new years and before tax season. That means a lot of people are thinking about how to allocate their money for retirement. You may also be considering how to build up your own nest egg. But, what is a nest egg and how do you build one? Here is a handy definition and some rules of thumb. … [Read more...] about What Is A Nest Egg and How Do You Build One?
What To Do With Your Money In Case of War
This posting is on what to do with your personal finances in the event of war. Wait, isn't this topic ridiculous? Wars just don't happen that much these days. While it is true that wars, industrial accidents, and crime have become increasingly rare in the last 100 years, even rare events like war can and do happen. … [Read more...] about What To Do With Your Money In Case of War
Care About Your Money
Folks - get educated and learn about money. Develop good financial habits and watch your bottom line. If you don't care about your financial health, nobody else will. … [Read more...] about Care About Your Money
Top Personal Finance Books Worth Reading
It’s a no-brainer that some degree of education is necessary to get ahead these days, so I’m including a list of my top personal finance books worth reading. The list only has 5, but all of them can help you transform your relationship with money. … [Read more...] about Top Personal Finance Books Worth Reading
Pick Stocks For Maximum Profit
Since this is a personal finance blog, I thought I'd share some thoughts on picking stocks for maximum profit. This posting is geared for active investors who are interested in taking more risk to get more return. If you're into passive index fund investing, this isn't the article for you. … [Read more...] about Pick Stocks For Maximum Profit
PT Barnum on Debt, Family and Credit
PT Barnum wrote the following back in the 1850's: "Mr. Beecher advised young men to get in debt if they could to a small amount in the purchase of land, in the country districts. 'If a young man,' he says, 'will only get in debt for some land and then get married, these two things will keep him straight, or nothing will.' This may be safe to a limited extent, but getting in … [Read more...] about PT Barnum on Debt, Family and Credit
Hunting Does Not Build Wealth
Back in 2015, I moved from Washington, D.C. to Portland, Oregon to be closer to family. After moving, I gleefully discovered that you could legally own firearms and hunt in the state. This wasn't something that could be easily done in the District. … [Read more...] about Hunting Does Not Build Wealth
Zeta App Review: An Easy Way to Manage Your Money Together
Let's face it, managing two incomes and two sets of expenses separately can be a headache. However, with Zeta's seamless interface, you can easily upload your account information and start managing your household's money and planning your financial goals right from your desktop or mobile phone. If you and your significant other are ready to manage your finances together, then … [Read more...] about Zeta App Review: An Easy Way to Manage Your Money Together
