I consider myself a Coldplay fan and wanted to take a very brief break from personal finance to take a quick look at Coldplay’s New Album – “Mylo Xyloto.” Some are calling it a complete success, while others are saying Coldplay has strayed to a complete “Brit-Pop” style. You can check out some samples on […]
Southwest Gives Away Free Money.
Southwest is currently offering 50,000 miles after your first purchase. These miles can be used for two round-trip tickets or can be redeemed for approximately $600 worth of amazon gift cards. This is free money. For all of the details and discussion – Check out:http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=3437240
Is the Commute to Your New Job Offer a Deal Breaker?
Times are tough right now and people tend to settle for less than favorable jobs to make ends meet, but when is a long commute a financial or emotional deal breaker? Would it be better for you to say no to an offer to find more nearby employment? That is a personal decision, but maybe […]
Reasons Not to Pay Down Your Mortgage
Typically personal finance bloggers would tell you the joys of living mortgage free, but I’m here to show you why there are times you do not want to pay down your mortgage. 1) You are borrowing money at a low rate (30 year is currently around 4.25%), to throw all of your spare cash against […]
Gold is Still Arguably Cheap.
Gold might not be as overpriced as you think. This is opinion of course, but let me show you why this is my opinion. Let’s start with the fact that gold cost only $35.94 on average per ounce in 1970 (41 years ago) and the 70’s is when all of the gold speculation really started. […]
Dangers of Craigslist–Basics of Buying and Selling on Craigslist
I myself purchase and sell many things on Craigslist. It is Important to know the basics reasons why you would an would not want to sell or buy on Craigslist. Craigslist can be an amazing tool for thrifty individuals, but if not safe – it can be a place for a disaster. What are the […]