Travel credit cards. You’ve seen the commercials. You’ve observed them in action. You’ve probably even had hundreds of offers mailed to you. Not only do these promise a series of rewards and benefits, but they lure you in with fantastic images of traveling to far-off places. They attempt to get you in a relaxed state … More Best Travel Credit Cards
Dollars and cents are not the only way to measure the cost of an item – what happens when you shift your mindset and measure spending in time?
By Patrick A lot of people view investing in stocks as a way to make a quick buck. People hope they can buy low, sell high, and make a nice return. While this is certainly a great strategy if you can predict the highs and lows, most of us can’t make those predictions and don’t … More What to Do With Dividends
Paying for college may not be all about saving in advance via ESAs or 529s. Building streams of cash flow during college years may work well given certain situations,
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By Patrick College has become what high school was decades ago. As children, we’re told that we can’t be successful without it. Most good careers or entry-level corporate jobs require some sort of bachelors degree. The only problem with this situation is that as college has become more of a necessity, it has also become … More Paying for College: Save Now
We discuss an alternative way to view the overall value proposition of a purchase in a simple and easy-to-digest form: The Quality-Price Matrix.
By Patrick We’ve all heard of the infamous store brand. In the mid-90s, they gained a significant amount of media attention as one of the largest consumer products good companies lowered the price on their flagship brand to better compete with discount products. Following this decision, the largest 25 consumer packaged-goods companies lost $50 billion … More The Impact of Private Label
What’s the “best” way to measure your financial success? Is there a “right” metric to use? We share our favorite metrics and why we love them more than others.
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By Patrick We’ve all heard a story about someone going in to significantcredit card debt, and then struggling to pay back their bills as the interestadds up. Credit cards carry a significant amount of risk for individuals whoaren’t able to keep their spending within a certain amount. It can be easy toput a large purchase … More Why it Makes Sense to Use Credit Cards for Daily Purchases
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