Many people that are finding themselves in dire financial situations could have avoided them completely. The problems they had could have been dodged if they paid attention to the signals that they were on the path to financial destruction. These warning signs are easy to spot once you know what they are. Taking proper action … Read more
The #1 rule of personal finance is to have an emergency fund. Every financial guru from Dave Ramsey to Suze Orman to Ramit Sethi to yours truly, Engineer Your Finances, recommends you have one. According to CNN, “nearly a quarter of Americans have no emergency fund.” That’s 1 in 4 people! What is an … Read more
Among those interested in wealth building, one major goal is millionaire status. This goal, though, usually takes a long time to obtain. For many, subtle habits they have picked up from the culture around them can make the process even slower. While there really is no fool-proof way of guaranteeing millionaire status in 5 years, … Read more
There is so much useful knowledge out there on the internet for homeowners. With the Do-It-Yourself movement having grown so much in the past decade, it seems like everything is more cheaply done at home. While most of the time that sentiment holds true, there are some exceptions. When it comes to DIY, there are … Read more