In a world driven by social media, our preferred vehicles of communication keep changing. From email to texting, streaming live video to tracking our friends’ whereabouts, our digital connections continue to evolve. When it comes to saving money, however, age-old customs remain intact. Sometimes you have to haggle. And the best negotiators know that there’s no substitute for … [Read more...]
Winnie Sun on Getting a Jumpstart on Investing
Like many of the world’s most successful people, Winnie Sun’s road to prosperity started off with a major challenge. A few months before Winnie was supposed to start classes at a prestigious university her parents were forced to declare bankruptcy. The couple, who'd immigrated from Taiwan before Winnie was born, had always worked hard and been great savers–Winnie estimates … [Read more...]
How to Transform from ‘Bad Saver’ to ‘Good Saver’
What kind of saver are you? Do you prioritize saving money, so that it’s as natural as paying your monthly bills? Or do you only save when you remember to, occasionally increasing any account balances you can? If it’s the latter, you’re not protecting yourself or preparing for the future. A healthy savings routine will help you factor in costs for retirement, emergency … [Read more...]
The Art of Enjoying the Money You Have
Most personal finance articles talk about scrimping and saving. They hound you to cut your spending in creative ways you never would have thought of. Well, this isn’t that kind of article. Instead of encouraging you to stash all your money for the future, I’d like to suggest spending some of it now. Because life is for living. First, a brief disclaimer: if you have a bad … [Read more...]
[ VIDEO ] Smart Financial Tips for Soon-to-be Graduates by Marsha Barnes
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You're ready for graduation, but are you ready for the real world?? Watch as Marsha Barnes of The Finance Bar shares three basic financial to-dos to help you get started down the right path. Green Dot’s 5% Cash Back Visa Debit Card is NOT a gift card. Before you wander off into the real world, make sure you've got something like Green Dot’s 5% Cash Back Visa Debit Card in … [Read more...]