4 Financial Mistakes A Man’s (or Woman’s) Brain is Wired to Make (And How to Avoid Them)

May 23, 2011

  What’s that? You didn’t realize your brain is the enemy. I didn’t either. Once I realized this, it made life easier. Why? I was done working against my natural tendencies. I could now rewire my brain for financial success. Below are 4 examples of financial mistakes which are natural tendencies of all humans. Also, [...]

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What I Wish I Knew About Personal Finance in College

May 19, 2011

I’m uploading the slides below of a presentation I’m giving tonight at Northwestern University. The talk is titled, “What I Wish I Knew about Personal Finance in College”. What I Wish I Knew About Personal Finance in College View more presentations from rjweiss. The talk, not the slides itself, is the meat of the presentation. However, [...]

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Uncertainty is Underrated

May 16, 2011

For the first time in my life, I’m uncertain where I’ll be in two months. It feels different but good. I still know where I want to go but I’m leaving that path open. I made the mistake of seeking security. Security in the form of buying a house or a certain amount of savings [...]

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The Impact of Travel Hacking on Your Credit Score

May 15, 2011

The last time I checked my credit score, it was at 717. That was on June 12, 2010. Since then, I have applied for4 different credit cards. The purpose for applying to each of these cards was to earn free miles. The four cards I applied four earned me 200,000 miles. That’s good for 4 [...]

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Finding a Financial Planner That Puts Your Interests First

May 13, 2011

When information overwhelm hits and you don’t know what to do with your money, one option is to work with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®. One or two hours with a knowledgeable financial planner, can get you back on track. Most CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERs® offer a free initial consultation. This session, usually around 30 minutes, is [...]

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