Free From Broke

Facebook Goes Public This Week and Links

Facebook is set to have its formal IPO this week and trading will likely begin on Friday. It is one of the most anticipated initial public offerings in history and will make Mark Zuckerberg quite the wealthy individual. His employees won’t turn out so bad either — although they’ll likely pay about 45% in tax [...]

3 comments Read the full article →

The Best Small Business Credit Cards

by Glen Craig

Having a line of credit handy is extremely important for a small business. Honestly, you never know what kind of expense may creep up that you can’t cover with your cash flow at the moment. But it’s not easy or practical to get a business loan in a tight jam. What to do? Enter small [...]

11 comments Read the full article →

Is Gold a Good Investment Right Now?

by Glen Craig

Since reaching a high price of $1,913 back on August 23rd of 2011, gold seems to have fallen off the investment radar screen. In fact it seems the only time gold is ever on that screen is when it’s on its way to establishing new record prices. Now that gold has settled comfortably in the [...]

3 comments Read the full article →

What is a Spousal IRA and How Does It Work?

by Kevin Mulligan

The rules surrounding your ability to contribute to an IRA generally require you to have earned income in order to contribute at all. This prevents people trying to exploit loopholes such as parents opening and funding an IRA for a child well before the child earns any income. However, there is one exception available for [...]

4 comments Read the full article →

Use Alternative Housing Arrangements and Save on Your Next Vacation

by Melissa

The family vacation is pricey. According to Free Money Finance, in 2007, the average American spent $1,654 on their summer vacation. If the vacation is a week long, that is approximately $236 a day, of which I am guessing accommodations are a large portion of the expense. If you are a family of four, you [...]

3 comments Read the full article →

Education: Your Hedge Against Inflation

by Miranda

Every now again, we hear about inflation, and the way it erodes your earning power. As prices rise, you either have to earn more money, to keep pace, or you have to cut back on your spending so that you aren’t using as much of your money. Most people prefer to look for better returns. [...]

9 comments Read the full article →

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting and Links

by Kevin Mulligan

Not every company’s shareholder meeting turns into a type of personal finance carnival, but Warren Buffett’s company is anything but normal. What is normally a decent sized annual event for shareholders has turned into a festival of sorts where investors and media flock to see what the Oracle of Omaha will say next. The shareholder [...]

5 comments Read the full article →

The Best Airline Miles Credit Cards

by Glen Craig

If you tend to fly on one favorite airline, using an airline miles credit card for the specific carrier can be a great way to maximize your airline spending. Finding the best airline miles credit card to match your favorite airline can net you free tickets to fly, miles that can be used towards car [...]

19 comments Read the full article →

The Financial and Physical Toll Caused by Lack of Sleep

by Melissa

Did you get up today and stumble to the coffee maker to make your coffee because you needed the caffeine to wake up? Do you have dark circles under your eyes and yawn throughout the day? If so, you may be part of the growing ranks of Americans who are chronically sleep-deprived. There are many [...]

14 comments Read the full article →

Is YOUR Employment Picture Brighter?

by Glen Craig

The most recent figures show that the rate of unemployment has dropped to 8.2%, down from a recession high of over ten percent. That’s an impressive drop, but it is, after all, a statistic. The real question might be, are the statistics real? By “real” I mean do they accurately describe what people are actually [...]

9 comments Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →