Posts from ‘May, 2008’

I was looking into how the average American spends their money, since I”d like to see where all of this credit and debt goes to, and I was somewhat surprised. A recent article at the NY times (here!) has broken it down into a rather colorful graphic. For me, the 42% spent on housing just […]

Working in the Financial Services industry myself, many of my friends and family ask me what the best way to go about investing is. On one hand, I tend to be a do-it-yourself kinda guy. If at all possible I have the capability to take care of something on my own, I”ll seize that opportunity […]

I talk a lot about my goals and what I need/want to accomplish financially before I hit my own pre-determined notion of financial freedom. There are certain things I could do to speed the process up. For example I could go the traditional “get another job” route and simply work two jobs, pay off my […]

If you’ve read some of more of my whimsical posts about how I’d like a more mobile lifestyle and enjoyed it, this may be up your alley as well. I’ve always considered an ideal work situation one where I have a good amount of flexibility. Since I’m not at a point yet where I don’t […]

I’ll be the first to admit I’ve never been a fan of stringent budgeting. I’ve always worried that following every cent that goes in and out of your accounts would lead to a certain amount of personal finance burnout. Think about it. If you go on a stupidly strict diet, and you’re hungry and miserable […]