This is a guest post from Andrea Horn, a personal finance instructor, mom of two boys, and creator of Recession Proof Living. Want to get out of debt and start building wealth? Then grab some …

The Roth 401K Match Misconception
I’ve been hearing a common Roth 401K myth that I’d like to quickly dispel.
It goes something like this:
Why would anyone choose a Traditional 401K over a Roth 401K? After all, your …

Hopefully, the catchy title sucked you in. We previously covered what backpacking gear to purchase, what food and clothing to bring, and how to properly train for backpacking. All of that stuff is great and …

The “Cash for Clunkers” bill has passed both the House and the Senate and is expected to be signed by President Obama shortly. The bill is intended to boost U.S. auto sales while encouraging people …

I love backpacking. And as this is a finance AND lifestyle blog, I’ve been covering the basics of backpacking lately. Backpacking can save you money over typical vacations every time you hike, get to experience …

How much do you make? $50K a year? OK… how much do you really make? Yeah, your real wage. The answer may surprise you. When looking at the larger personal finance picture, it’s important to …