Retirement. It happens to everyone, but not everyone is prepared. We agree with Jonathan Clements, when he said,
“Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money.”
He hit the nail right on the head; retirement can be a [...]

Now that you’ve be swayed by the numerous benefits listed in yesterday’s post, you’re wondering how to take that first step into organizing all of your paper receipts so that they’re all in place and in order. The more organized your receipts are, the quicker you can find purchases and monitor your spending habits.

Step 1:
Establish [...]

You’re probably wondering, “Why should I save my receipts?” 
They’re cumbersome in large numbers. They seemingly multiply in wallets, pockets, purses, car compartments — you name it. And not to mention they’re not visually appealing (the mundane black/white color scheme can get a bit stale), especially those ridiculously long receipts you get after visits to the [...]

If you read our article yesterday on the story of Martin Reisch, a Canadian traveler heading toward the US, who forgot his passport at the airport but was able to use the copy on his iPad,  then you’re familiar with the wonders of technology and the benefits to going digital. According to LaserFische, a digital document [...]

With all the craziness accompanied by life, it is inevitable that the volume of incoming data in your daily activities will increase. And with each piece of information that gets thrown your way, you’ve realized the importance of organizing data to keep your life manageable.
So what exactly is data management?
Data management is the process of [...]

There’s always one date in mind as people welcome the new year. And that fateful day is April 15, also known as Tax Day. But rather than dreading this day and viewing it as a “deadline,” we’d prefer to greet it with open arms and treat it as an opportunity to improve the way we [...]

The year of 2011 was volatile to say the least. Looking back, you notice opportunities you could have taken to save, budget, or invest your money. Well, fortunately for you, you can apply what you’ve learned to this New Year and change the way you handle your finances.
We second Clarion Ledger, a Gannett Company, when they said:
Unfortunately, [...]

With Christmas cheer comes Christmas fears – fear of spending too much money on gifts, and forgetting to budget. As a gift from us to you, we’ve compiled an inventory of great stocking stuffers at great prices. Consider us your financial Santa Clause, as we grant you the gift of saving money.
THE GIFT OF APPAREL:
Giving [...]

According to the Glassdoor Blog, the top seven reasons people shift their career path are as follows:

Their current job failed their expectations
They become interested in new, developing, and booming industries
Their current industry is declining in relevancy, prevalence, and demand
Their life entails new and unmet personal needs
They’ve forgotten and are attempting to fulfill their childhood dream
Their [...]

If you were to search “smarter financing” on Google, you’d get thousands of hits. The truth is, all those sites for refining your financing habits exist for a reason. Sure, they come in a great many numbers, but their profundity only makes manifest that people actually care about how you are spending your money, and [...]