Whether it be a student loan, a new car, credit cards, or a mortgage, it’s easy to fall into the trap of purchasing something or opening a line of credit just because you can afford the monthly payments. I use the word trap because, sometimes, we tend to have a hard time conceptualizing the full picture if some of the bigger details are laid out in very small print. [Read more…]
Archives for October 2017
E*Trade Education Day – Event Review
This past weekend I attended E*Trade’s FREE Education Day here in NYC! I received notice about the event via an email blast E*Trade sent to all their existing customers (I have an old account with them that I’m not using). Within the email I was able to register for event and could forward the invite to friends and family, even if they are not E*Trade customers. When I saw the words, “FREE” I was all in! [Read more…]
3 Personal Finance Podcasts to Listen to on the Go
I’m a podcast junky and I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting podcasts to listen to when I’m on the go. While I haven’t found a ton of interesting personal finance podcasts to listen to, I have found a few that I listen to religiously.
In no particular order, here are three personal finance podcasts that I recommend you add to your podcast playlist: [Read more…]
Top 3 MUST Read Personal Finance Books!
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Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE to read. I am the quintessential bookworm. I read on the train, in bed, while riding my skateboard, while doing push-ups, basically I read any and everywhere I get the chance. I love reading about personal finance and learning about what works for people, what doesn’t, and money success stories. Nothing makes me happier than a person that’s turned their personal finances around other than a person that is crushing their financial goals!