I think that if you learn a foreign language, you’ll not only improve your financial bottom line, but it can also enrich your personal life. Here’s a couple of reasons to think about foreign languages.
1. Improve your employment income potential
2. Understand international arts, music, and culture
3. Enjoy traveling
4. Become a true global citizen
5. [...]
Archive for August, 2007
5 Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language
Posted in Education, Life, tagged Education, foreign language, Jobs, Life on August 31, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Weekly Paycheck Review : August 24th
Posted in Budget, tagged Banking, Life, Savings on August 31, 2007 | No Comments »
It’s Friday and I’m reviewing my paycheck. Here’s what I had budgeted and here’s what I actually spent:
Paycheck: $374.40
Expenses:
Joint Account: $160
Savings: $20
Gasoline: $47.29
Food: $3.63
Total: $230.92
Net Income: $ 143.48
The extra $100 went towards my emergency fund in ING Direct. I get 4.5% APY, which is a lot more than what my credit union offers. I tried [...]
Have Fun While Saving Money
Posted in Budget, tagged Digg, Entertainment, Life on August 29, 2007 | No Comments »
I ran across an article on MSN Money called, “Entertainment for when you’re broke“. I found some of the tips interesting and useful. I wished I knew about the Spamalot prices when we went up to New York City this summer. I wouldn’t have minded shelling out $37 for a show. My little annoyance was [...]
How to Be Rich Later and Live Well Now
Posted in Budget, tagged Debt, Insurance, Life, Savings on August 27, 2007 | No Comments »
I’m thinking that many people share our goal to retire comfortably without taking a vow of poverty now. It’s definitely possible, but sacrifices will have to be made. There’s no free ride, it takes work. The trick is to decide what you’re willing to cut back on so you can save for the future. That’s [...]
Weekly Paycheck Goals: August 24
Posted in Budget, tagged Life, Savings on August 27, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I can’t believe it’s almost the end of August already! Classes start tomorrow, so I’ll be a bit busy this week. I’m excited about a few of my classes. I feel my finance class will benefit me personally and this blog. I’ll include formulas and shortcuts to typical situations.
Here’s this week’s budget for my paycheck:
Paycheck: [...]
