Happy 2010!
Did you know that gaining control of finances consistently ranks right next to “lose weight” on surveys of the most common New Year’s resolutions?
Something else weight loss goals and financial-health goals have in common: almost no one keeps them because reaching toward them sucks. It takes energy and commitment.
But, good news! There’s a [...]
My husband, born in Kerala, India and raised in Dubai, remembers his parents participating in ‘kuri‘ clubs.
All the participants – mostly members of his extended family – would get together for a celebratory dinner.
During the evening, everyone would give their kuri contribution to the oldest brother, and a name would be drawn from all the [...]
One of the first realities that you will face as a young professional entering the work force is the wall of paperwork associated with starting a new job. And if you are among the majority, you won’t know the first thing about how to fill out these documents, many of which will determine your financial [...]
Have you been gathering up courage, toes at the water’s edge, to dive into the rough waters of stock market investing?
Or maybe you have to giggle when your bank savings account shows a monthly interest payment that’s less than your monthly allowance as a kid.
On the other hand maybe you need a loan but don’t [...]
You’ve heard it said that having a baby is “the most natural thing in the world,” but I feel strongly the most natural thing in the world should be free, like sunshine or a light breeze. Both are delightfully natural, both are free.
As it turns out, the only thing free about bringing a little one [...]
This is a guest post by Ryan Glover, a devoted Thrive user as well as personal finance blogger. We asked him to share his extensive research conducted in order to find the “ultimate” savings account. If you enjoy this post, we hope you’ll go read his blog: Think, Plan, Save!
It’s Saturday morning, I jump on [...]
Many of our users ask what makes a Credit Union different from a regular bank.
And the answer is that technically Credit Unions aren’t banks.
Though the offer many of the same services: savings accounts, checking accounts, credit cards, along with just about any other financial service you’d find at a regular ol’ big bank.
The key difference [...]
April is officially Financial Literacy Month, and Aya and Elisa are competing for the title of “most financially literate”. Follow the competition as Matt judges and awards daily points. Check in on their daily progress and encouragement is appreciated!
Step 16: Make a commitment
One trick to keeping your financial goals is to remind yourself of your [...]
April is officially Financial Literacy Month, and Aya and Elisa are competing for the title of “most financially literate”. Follow the competition as Matt judges and awards daily points. Check in on their daily progress and encouragement is appreciated!
Step 2: Assess your financial situation
Start your journey with a self assessment designed to motivate you. [...]
April is officially Financial Literacy Month, and Aya and Elisa are competing for the title of “most financially literate”. Follow the competition as Matt judges and awards daily points. Check in on their daily progress and encouragement is appreciated!
Step 1 – Commitment to Change
The first and most important step in developing and following a financial [...]
This post was written by Stephanie Cuellar Butler, Contributing Writer on January 11, 2010 
