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From Money Under 30
October 12, 2011 at 10:12 am
3,500 feet above the sleepy small towns of Maine’s Oxford Hills, I nudged the yoke on the rickety old Cessna 152 and banked into a lazy left turn back toward the airport ... (more)

What’s The #1 Thing I Can Help You With? (Win $50)

From Money Under 30
October 4, 2011 at 7:30 am
This year is the 5th “blogiversary” of Money Under 30. As I plan for the next five years, I want your input. What’s the number one thing Money Under 30 can help you with ... (more)

Financial Checkup: Why Julia Can’t Get Ahead on $35,000 a Year

From Money Under 30
September 26, 2011 at 12:22 pm
About once a month, I answer one reader’s financial questions and give them a public financial checkup. If you want to be considered for a future checkup and are willing to share ... (more)

My Experience: Combining Finances With A New Spouse

From Money Under 30
September 22, 2011 at 7:30 am
I’ve been married for a little over three months now, and, since my new husband and I combined our finances right after getting hitched, we’ve been learning a lot about what ... (more)

Make Change Easier: An Interview with Adam Baker of Man Vs. Debt

From Money Under 30
September 20, 2011 at 7:30 am
Today, I’m excited to bring you an interview with Adam Baker of Man Vs. Debt. “Baker” (as he’s known) exploded onto the personal finance blogging scene ... (more)

Lessons from a Realtor: 7 Dos and Don’ts for Buying or Selling a Home

From Money Under 30
September 19, 2011 at 8:30 am
Between the dream of home ownership and turning the key to your new home, a lot has to happen—and a lot can go wrong. After all, real estate transactions take place between ... (more)

Weekend Reading: Turning a Hobby Into Income

From Money Under 30
September 16, 2011 at 1:59 pm
It’s hard to keep up with all the news that may impact your bottom line. Every other week, we gather interesting links with a focus on making the list as relevant, interesting, ... (more)

My Favorite Credit Cards (and More)

From Money Under 30
September 9, 2011 at 10:43 am
I get lots of questions about credit cards. Because so many blogs cover the subject, I’m getting away from doing a lot of credit card posts, but for those who ask, I want ... (more)

Free Net Worth Spreadsheet

From Money Under 30
September 1, 2011 at 2:52 am
This post contains a free net worth tracking spreadsheet template for Microsoft Excel (.xlsx). Please enjoy it for your personal use. An explanation of net worth and why I use ... (more)

Where To Put Your Money

From Money Under 30
August 30, 2011 at 10:02 am
People ask me this all the time: “Dave, I’m sick of getting a crappy one percent APY on the money in my savings account. How can I earn a better return?” My ... (more)

Weekend Reading: Why You Should Take More Breaks

From Money Under 30
August 26, 2011 at 10:00 am
It’s hard to keep up with all the news that may impact your bottom line. So with Amber’s help, we’re going to resume gathering interesting links with a focus ... (more)

Extreme Couponing: Are These People Brilliant or Just Plain Crazy?

From Money Under 30
August 23, 2011 at 8:30 am
I’ve been hearing a lot lately about extreme couponing. The hit reality show on TLC and dismal economy seem to be driving interest in this phenomenon that takes clipping coupons ... (more)

Financial Checkup: How Should Erik Balance Savings Goals with $110k of Student Loans?

From Money Under 30
August 12, 2011 at 9:00 am
Beginning NOW, once or twice a month, I’m going to answer one reader’s question and give them a public financial checkup. The lucky reader gets free advice; you get ... (more)

Why So Many People Are House Poor and How You Can Avoid the Same Fate

From Money Under 30
August 7, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Wouldn’t it be nice if buying a home were as easy as walking into a store and out with a new smartphone? Unfortunately, it’s hardly so simple. As I’m finding out, getting ... (more)

How Much Is Your Home Worth?

From Money Under 30
August 5, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Millions of you want to know the answer to one seemingly simple question: How much is my home worth? Sadly, in many cases, the only simple answer is “much less than you paid ... (more)

It’s Debatable: When to Get a Credit Card, When to Use It & When to Cut It Up

From Money Under 30
August 2, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Love them or hate them, credit cards are a fact of financial life. They can make tracking spending effortless. Just as easily, they can blur the line between how much money you ... (more)

Wedding Expenses: Worth it or Worthless? Thoughts on What Counted on my Big Day

From Money Under 30
July 29, 2011 at 9:53 am
If you’re planning a wedding—or even just imagining getting hitched anytime soon—the thought of paying for all that stuff can be overwhelming. The list of typical ... (more)

(Re)-Introducing Amber Gilstrap

From Money Under 30
July 27, 2011 at 10:19 am
I’ve hinted in a few recent posts that I’ve made a conscious decision to run Money Under 30 and continue working my day job in the software industry. As a new homeowner ... (more)

How This Blog Earns Full-Time Income from Part-Time Work (Plus 3 Tips To Help You Earn More)

From Money Under 30
July 26, 2011 at 11:14 am
Many of you frequently ask me to share more details about the business side of this blog. In other words: How does this blog make money? When I tell people that this blog isn’t ... (more)

Willing to Bare It All? Get Your Financial Questions Answered

From Money Under 30
July 21, 2011 at 11:26 am
Do you have a financial question you want answered? Want somebody to look at a snapshot of your finances and give you a checkup? Volunteer for a public Financial Checkup. For ... (more)

The Start-Up That Thinks Quality Investment Advice Shouldn’t Just Be For Rich People

From Money Under 30
July 13, 2011 at 9:22 am
The majority of the financial services industry pays little attention to young people. For example, unless you’re sitting on a seven-figure trust fund, the best financial advisors ... (more)

Buying a Short Sale: Is It Worth It? (And Does It Really Take Six Months?)

From Money Under 30
July 6, 2011 at 7:30 am
Many U.S. real estate markets are flooded with short sales and, according to the National Association of Realtors, that number is only expected to increase in the near future. ... (more)

Why You Should Work Multiple Jobs

From Money Under 30
June 30, 2011 at 10:41 am
The New York Times ran this piece about people working four or more jobs to pay the bills. Not surprisingly, everybody in the story was under 30. Nor was it surprising that hundreds ... (more)

Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

From Money Under 30
June 22, 2011 at 8:00 am
I asked Mark to write about hiring financial planners/advisors because occasionally you guys email me wanting to know if you should hire one and—if so—how to go about ... (more)

Credit Card Insurance: Little-Known Ways Your Plastic Can Protect You

From Money Under 30
June 15, 2011 at 7:30 am
I’m off again this week recovering from a whirlwind two weeks of travel for the day job. In the meantime, here’s a collection of little-known credit card perks from ... (more)