This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on December 31, 2008 Resolutions are a national pastime. And setting a few goals with a strong resolve to work towards them can be a rewarding and enriching experience. Remember to include reasonable goals that will move you towards financial independence. Whether this means paying off a debt or setting enough money to have a “rainy [...]
This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on December 18, 2008 Yay!!!! The Fed is cracking down on some really bad credit card company practices. There are also two bills going through congress right now to reform what a credit card company is actually able to do to you. Thrive heartily supports this much-needed legislation!
Refinancing? Homeowners looking to refinance or sell their homes are getting [...]
This post was written by aya kaneta, community manager on December 17, 2008 Who would have ever suspected that your e-mail inbox is full of dangerous booby traps that could lead to your financial downfall?
Your adorable inbox, it seems so harmless; you visit it multiple times a day, it’s your outlet to communicate with the outside world. How could it possibly be betraying you at the same time?
Two [...]
This post was written by matt wallaert, lead scientist on December 16, 2008 A friend of Thrive’s announced today that he was finally debt free. He had been deliberately paying the minimums on his student loan for years, choosing to instead put any extra cash into a high interest savings account (and if you don’t have one, Thrive can help match you to one). And from a [...]
This post was written by holly artz, intern on December 15, 2008 The New Year brings new promises to drop old habits. These promises often stem from a desire to be more healthy, or to snag a significant other. But this year also consider kicking habits that drain your pocket book!
Here’s a few suggestions:
1. Smoking
This smelly habit depletes the wallet more quickly than a bad stock. Consider [...]
This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on December 12, 2008 What are you and your family going to talk about this holiday season?
Setting aside some time to discuss substantive issues is even more important in the current economy. Everyone is cautious about the future and an open family conversation can alleviate anxiety and strengthen family trust.
If you think that your bank is evil or [...]
This post was written by holly artz, intern on December 11, 2008 Having some spending money set aside is awesome; even if its only enough to bid on that Boba Fett trading card circa 1984.
One trick is to rake in extra cash through a side job. Then allocate these funds specifically as “fun money” and use that money for any of your “non-need” expenses: presents, drinks with [...]
This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on December 11, 2008 Nobody wants to read about taxes! You want to read about truffle mashed potatoes, cinnamon-sprinkled sugar cookies and wine you can afford! Shouldn’t December be the one month that we just let go of all the tough stuff?
Nope. Because if you just take a few minutes to surf through Bargaineering’s end of the year tax [...]
This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on December 10, 2008 New Years is on its way but now is the time to start making your spending resolutions for next year. Read this guy’s blog to get some hints on how.
“Tis the season to make last-minute tax saving moves” and the WSJ tells us how.
Also, check out MSN’s hints to make sure you don’t pay for [...]
This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on December 9, 2008 Worried about finding the perfect gift without hurting your wallet?
We’ve scoured the web to help you find the perfect gifts while helping you remain true to your personal financial goals.
Plan out your holiday spending now with this holiday shopping budget guide from our friends at Fab and Fru!
Check out MSN’s Smart Spending list of 34 [...]
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