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Jeremy Vohwinkle is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, the Financial Planning writer at About.com, and founder of Generation X Finance.

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Three Classes Every High School Should Require

Published Monday, November 19, 2012 - 09:58 by Generation X Finance

Although there are a number of classes the high schools across the country require students to take, there are some definite knowledge gaps in most people once they graduate. Because of this, there are some classes that should be added to the curriculum as required. […]

Five Tips for Making Small Business Saturday a Success

Published Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 10:37 by Generation X Finance

Small Business Saturday is scheduled for November 24th this year.  The annual event saw a large turnout last year.  According to American Express, “Over one hundred million people came together to Shop Small in their communities on Small Business Saturday.”   This year’s event is likely to be even more successful thanks to additional advertising. If you’re a small business owner looking to capital […]

How to Keep from Overspending This Holiday Season

Published Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 09:29 by Generation X Finance

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to make a plan.  What are you willing to spend money on this holiday season?  Do you have a set budget or at least an idea of what you can afford?  If you don’t, you’re likely to overspend.  The excitement of Black Friday and Christmas can make that very easy to do.  After all is said and done, you’re stuck with a big bundle of credit card bills and co […]

Use a Credit Card Responsibly to Earn Rewards While Shopping

Published Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 08:29 by Generation X Finance

Credit cards get a bad rap, although it is justified. Credit cards can pose a danger to your personal finances if you use them irresponsibly. Unfortunately, this is all too easy to do and it’s why credit card debt is such a problem in this country. […]

The Most Common Landlord Problems and How to Address Them

Published Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 11:41 by Generation X Finance

Landlords have a variety of possible issues that can arise from the management (or mismanagement) of their properties. This can be the result of poor upkeep on their part, bad tenants, or a combination of both. Tenants run the gamut from pristine to monstrous, and landlords often find themselves looking into the legal ramifications of eviction. […]

A Few Green Ways to Save Money

Published Monday, October 22, 2012 - 09:49 by Generation X Finance

Going green does not necessarily mean giving up modern conveniences or spending extra money on organic products or emerging green technologies. […]

No Student Loan Relief in Sight: Work on Getting a Free College Education

Published Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 08:47 by Generation X Finance

The student loan debt situation has spiraled out of control, with many college students saddled with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. The costs of higher education are ever rising, and more students are questioning the decision to take on debt for their education. […]

Do You Tip Too Much at Restaurants?

Published Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 08:33 by Generation X Finance

I just got done reading an article put out by the Huffington Post about tipping. It really got me thinking about the subject and I realized that like the author, I have a tendency to over tip. I leave 20% on average because it’s easier to calculate and I often reason with myself that many people are poor tippers so I’m closing the gap by being generous. […]

How To Pay for Closing Costs on Your New Home

Published Friday, October 12, 2012 - 09:15 by Generation X Finance

Buying a home can be a good financial move, but it is costly. And if you don’t make the right decisions before closing you could be costing yourself thousands. If you are in the process of buying a house or another piece of real estate, you may be required to pay some closing costs to your lender. […]

The Pros and Cons of Hiring Your Kids for Your Small Business

Published Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 08:26 by Generation X Finance

If your home business is like mine, then kids are constantly running around it.  And if you’re a natural business thinker with older children at home, then you’ve either considered or implemented a plan in which your children act as employees. […]