I’m feeling proud of myself today. Last month I went out on a limb, made a prediction about Valentine’s Day spending and a few days ago, I was proven right. As a magician of financial forecasting, I rarely let the…
Month: February 2012
What Financial Questions Should New Families be Asking?
It seems to me that young adults are getting pushed out of the nest later and later in life. The college decision after graduating high school has become, for many, a way to push back important financial decisions. However, once…
Valentine’s Day: Proof that Men Will Pay Twice as Much For Something They Need
Men will pay twice as much for something they need and women will spend half as much for something they don’t need. It’s an old adage, but the way men budget for Valentine’s Day proves it. According to the National…
Why You Shouldn’t Consolidate Your Student Loans
Right now this year’s crop of college graduates is being bombarded with the student loan consolidation mantra. “The smart thing to do is consolidate your student loans…Consolidate Your Student Loans…CONSOLIDATE YOUR STUDENT LOANS.” Not without good reason. Bunching all of…
