I read a lot of finance blogs and books. While there is plenty of advice out there I don’t believe, the most common piece of advice I just can’t swallow is the idea that if you get any sort of late fee/overdraft fee, etc.. on your credit card, you can have it erased by simply [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Financial Resources’
April 12, 2009
How (and why) to Find a Great Financial Advisor
I know what you’re thinking, “I’m 25. I don’t need a financial advisor. I need a hot new boy/girlfriend and maybe a new car.” While all of the above sound great, I’m going to argue in favor of the financial advisor. Here’s a quick rundown on why you might want one, what a financial advisor [...]
April 10, 2009
How to Supercharge Your Savings
Much of the personal finance advice out there can be summed up in 3 words: Save more money. While the road to riches isn’t really that simple, saving money is a good place to start. That said, saving money involves a lot more decisions than you would think. Just for you, I’m going to tackle [...]
February 28, 2009
Personal Finance Blogs that Don’t Suck
Get Rich Slowly: http://www.getrichslowly.org Easily one of the most popular personal finance blogs out there, “Get Rich Slowly— recently named most inspiring money blog by Money magazine — is devoted to sensible personal finance. I share stories about debt elimination, saving money, and practical investing. I also post occasional reviews of books, magazines, and software. [...]
February 3, 2009
Best Books on Personal Finance
I’ll break down key points from many of these books in upcoming posts, but for the overachievers out there that want to get ahead, here are some of the best books on personal finance for people in their 20s. The links lead you to Amazon.com but in true Beyond Beer Money style, I’d suggest you [...]