It may sound counterintuitive, but it is easy to get too involved in your finances, especially after you have spent the time to automate and plan for your future. Most of us have fallen into this trap all too many times, because it is easy to get excited about the numbers and your goals. What […]
Great List of Finance Books
It never fails. Every semester I am asked by at least one of my finance students where they can learn more about finance. Music to a finance professor’s ears. Most students have a topic in mind, but some just crave more general finance knowledge. In the past, I welcomed these requests and recommended books on […]
How I Went Completely Paperless
Going paperless was the best decision I have ever made when it comes to financial efficiency and even general day to day life efficiency. I’m going to lay out the basic guidelines I followed on my path to going paperless. This wasn’t an easy task, but the rewards are huge. I now have more time, […]
What not to do with your tax refund
I ran into an all too common situation this week. I stopped by a friend’s house, and as I pulled in the driveway, I noticed boxes and old furniture by the curb. As I walked up to the door, he exited, carrying a dresser. I found it odd that he never mentioned he was moving, […]