Ok, I'm just kidding about the loan shark thing. Most of you have surely heard of Prosper before, but in case you haven't, here's the quick rundown: Prosper is peer-to-peer lending, often called "the eBay for loans." You can go on there as a … [Continue reading]
You Can Build Good Credit – Here, I’ll Help
One of my relatives is incredibly money-savvy. She and I can chat up about credit and retirement accounts all the time, whereas the rest of the family looks at us like we're nuts. Yesterday she sent me a text message to let me know that her credit … [Continue reading]
Charity and Personal Finances
This is a response to the plonkee money competition, which asks... How does donating to charity improve your well-being, financial and otherwise? I'm going to make a comparision here, and some people aren't going to like it: putting money into a … [Continue reading]
Reader Question: Student Loan to Pay Off Debts?
"Is taking out a student loan and using it to pay off most debts or at least 'control' the debts a wise idea in the long run?" - D First, a technicality: You can't actually use a student loan for this purpose. Student loans are usually awarded with … [Continue reading]
No, I Don’t Think You Should Open a Roth IRA
I do, in fact, have a love affair with the Roth IRA. (If you're unfamiliar with it, J.D. has an excellent explanation of the Roth.) But, it is an unrequited love - the Roth does not love me back. Someday, it will. Someday, I will open my own Roth … [Continue reading]
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