What You Can Do to Protect Your Data (In Other People’s Hands)
The key to functioning as an educated participant in the modern world of data tracking and sharing is to understand who is after your data, why they’re after it, and what their end goal is. Currently, there is no better, more efficient way for a company to tailor their products and advertising than by using […]
Why You Should Pay Your Own Bills
For many of us, our parents helped us take care of our bills when we first moved out or attended college. Our bills stayed in our parent’s name, and that’s just the way it’s been ever since. However, if you’re thinking about making some very important financial decisions for yourself in the somewhat near future, […]
Are Your Assets Really Yours?
You’re planning for the future, you own a few pieces of property, such as a car and possibly a home. You’re calculating those investments into your total assets in order to leverage more savings or bigger investments down the road. However, can you count all of your investments as true assets? Is there the potential […]
How to Measure Your Financial Health
Looking at your monthly bank statement each month might not give you a lot of insight into your actual financial well being. Simply having a steady income does not necessarily make you financially healthy, although it puts you one step closer. Why is it important to strive for financial “health,” and what does financial health […]
Should I Tip With Cash or Credit Card at Restaurants?
Tipping is an essential part of the American dining experience. Diners will use their tip to rate the quality of their service, generally applauding attentive staff with a bigger tip. Perhaps more importantly — as anyone who has spent time in the service industry can tell you — many people who work in the restaurant […]
Should You Pay Your Bills With Credit Cards When Short on Cash?
When times get tough and money gets tight, having a little bit of financial flexibility can help. Credit cards provide that flexibility. With the ability to put off paying a bill until you have enough money to cover it or make a necessary purchase when short on cash, credit cards really come in handy. However, knowing […]