Weekend reads - week 30

Like last week, I'll share some investing related news and articles. I pay close attention to the opinions of other bloggers and investors because no matter how experienced or smart you are, there's always something you can learn. If you are looking for a way to become financially educated or fresh ideas, you can accomplish that by reading blog posts and news. The following caught my eye this week: Dividend Growth Investing: My Oh My, Kimco's...

This is why you should shop around for your mortgage

Purchasing a house or apartment is a major decision when it comes to your personal finances. Your mortgage is going to eat a huge portion of your monthly income. However, according to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Freddie Mac half of borrowers doesn't shop around for mortgage rates when buying a house or refinancing. That means they are leaving some serious money on the table. Here's some examples why mortgage borrowers...

Weekend reads - week 29

Like last week, I'll share some investing related news and articles. I pay close attention to the opinions of other bloggers and investors because no matter how experienced or smart you are, there's always something you can learn. If you are looking for a way to become financially educated or fresh ideas, you can accomplish that by reading blog posts and news. The following caught my eye this week: Dividend Growth Investing: The Top 11 Big...

How to save money each month?

It's one of the biggest challenges in personal finance. The good news is that there are always ways to save money. Some ways are just better than others. But instead of saving a couple of dollars, you really should concentrate on  where it really matters. To actually save money each month, you need to figure out your biggest expenses. Just take a look at the chart. You don't want to end up saving almost nothing after spending...