Dollar cost averaging (investing like a robot) has received a bad rap in recent years, and for good reason. For those not investing in low or zero transaction cost accounts such as 401K’s, fees can …

I’ve entered the Twitter arena. Better late than never.
What does this mean? I’d like you to follow my Twitter feed. Here’s how you can do it:

Visit my Twitter page.
Or, subscribe to the straight up RSS …

This may not be news for a lot of people, but I just discovered that you can send text messages via email to most major cellular providers. This tip is stellar in that it is …

Hopefully this post doesn’t fall on ‘blind eyes’ (substitute for deaf ears) due to Thanksgiving, because it’s all about you. Recently, I asked readers for feedback on the new site design. Now, I want to …

401k Match Cuts Becoming Popular
Recently GM, Ford, Frontier Airlines, and some other iconic companies announced that they were suspending matching 401k contributions. I find this to be a disturbing trend that I really hope does …

The Unexpected Costs of Owning a Dog or Cat
I’ve recently encountered a situation with a pet that made me run the numbers. Now, before you alert PETA, please get through the post. As a twenty-something, …

Traditional IRA’s are my favorite investment vehicle. Why? They are highly flexible. If you don’t have one, you should. They are easy to set up and depending on the broker, they are typically free of …

What is a Cost of Living Allowance, or COLA?
A cost of living allowance, or cost of living adjustment, is when an employer adjusts an employees salary based on the cost of living index for living …

The New Site Design
If you’re an RSS Reader or Email Subscriber who hasn’t been by the site lately, and had no reason to, I don’t blame you. I’ve always believed in my content, but was …

If you’re married and making less than $250,000 ($200,000 as an individual), you’re probably going to see your taxes drop. But when will Obama’s tax refunds take effect? First, let’s take a look at what …