Personal Finance

Consider your privacy settings for Facebook and Twitter, as well as untagging certain images and deleting what you have send out in status updates.

Buying a chest freezer has allowed me to save money buy being able to buy in bulk, pay less for meat and make larger meals to freeze the leftovers.

I have come to believe that money CAN buy happiness - you just have to spend it on the right things.

I'm not someone who needs a new couch every few years. But that doesn't mean it's not important to you! And if it is, it should be in your budget!

It's that time of year and mid-terms are under way, and for many of you this will be your first time writing them.  Exams can be difficult and quite stressful, especially if you're uncomfortable with the course material. Many of you are probably wondering how to pass exams so this might turn into a long post, but as a blog dedicated to helping students I feel as if it is justified.

Because of the benefits of the Roth IRA everyone should consider who should, and should not, convert an IRA to a Roth IRA.

Because of the benefits of the Roth IRA everyone should consider who should, and should not, convert an IRA to a Roth IRA.

In Sweden, most forms of public transportation won't accept cash. You can pre-pay for a ticket, or pay via cell phone text message. But you can't use coins. Just about everyone is getting in on the cashless act...

In Sweden, most forms of public transportation won't accept cash. You can pre-pay for a ticket, or pay via cell phone text message. But you can't use coins. Just about everyone is getting in on the cashless act...

With proper planning, your credit card can be a great asset for your summer vacation.

With proper planning, your credit card can be a great asset for your summer vacation.

Unfortunately, no matter how vigilant you are, there is always the chance that you will be taken in by a telephone scam. While many of us are well-guarded against concerns related to email phishing, there are still opportunities for many to engage in identity theft using your personal information. And, if you aren't careful, you might give a scammer all of that information on your own.

Unfortunately, no matter how vigilant you are, there is always the chance that you will be taken in by a telephone scam. While many of us are well-guarded against concerns related to email phishing, there are still opportunities for many to engage in identity theft using your personal information. And, if you aren't careful, you might give a scammer all of that information on your own.

Fortunately, there are lots of ways to save while in college. One often overlooked way is to save on entertainment. If you're willing to get a little creative, there are several ways to have fun and not break the bank. Plus, the money you save during school will make paying for and affording college much easier.

Rob Carrick, author of How to Pay Less and Keep More For Yourself and Rob Carrick's Guide To What Is Good, Bad, and Downright Awful In Canadian Investments Today, has recently released his new book: How Not To Move Back In With Your Parents - The Young Person's Guide To Financial Empowerment. As you can tell, Mr. Carrick is not a fan of short of book titles!

One question many people face today is when should they go back to school. Some earn an associate's degree and never find the time to go back to school. Others take different career or trade paths and are looking to get back into school to earn an advanced degree such as bachelor degrees.

Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build long term wealth. Here are 5 things you can do to help maximize your chances of success.