Generation X Finance

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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How to Use a Debt Snowball to Get Out of Debt Fast

One of the more effective ways to help pay down debt is to create a budget you know you can afford each month for paying off your obligations, and then finding a method for effectively applying that budget. […]

10 Ways Keeping a Budget Can Improve Your Finances

In simplest terms, a personal monthly budget is a way to account for your money that compares your bills and expenses with your income. Some people create detailed spreadsheets to track every dollar that comes in and goes out while others keep a very high level budget that doesn’t go into as much detail. […]

Working With a Credit Counselor in a Time of Need

Credit counselors provide a much-needed service to consumers. Thousands of people are drowning in debt, and they don’t know how to fix a low credit score or get rid of their persistent bill collectors. Credit counselors often teach their clients how to manage money, take care of a FICO score and pay down debts faster. […]

How to Grow Your Own Handmade Business

Do you have a burning desire to be your own boss?  Do you want to put your talents and skills to use by engaging in soul-satisfying work?  If you do, you’re the perfect candidate for starting your own business.  Keri Chapin, author of The Handmade Marketplace and the newly published, Grow Your Handmade Business: How to Envision Develop, and Sustain a Successful Creative Business, tells you how to […]

The True Cost of Credit Cards

Since their introduction in the 1920s, credit cards have been both a blessing and a curse. […]

What New College Students Need to Know About Money

Most new college students enter into higher education with their eyes wide open. It’s a milestone in life and for most, it’s the first time to really set out on their own. Unfortunately, there isn’t much financial education to go along with this transition into adulthood and that can spell trouble. […]

Amazon Prime Now Has iPad App for Instant Video Streaming

Good news for Amazon Prime members.  The service now has an Instant Videos app for the iPad.  You can watch your favorite movies and TV shows on the go for no additional cost.  This is perfect for vacations and business trips.  Best of all, it’s a perk of having an Amazon Prime membership.  If you already have an Amazon Prime membership, all you have to do to get the app.  It’s free to download an […]

Handling Finances During a Lawsuit Settlement

When you file a lawsuit against another person or a company, you may stand to receive a large settlement at some point in the future. If you are in line to get a settlement, figuring out how to handle your finances can be a challenge. There are various fees that you have to be aware of, and a number of factors have to be considered. […]

Make Money Giving Tours of Your City with Hip Host

I love making money on the side and fully believe that passive income can save you from many financial emergencies.  That’s why I was excited to find Hip Host, a website that matches local hosts with travelers wanting a more up close and personal view of their destination location.  If you live in a tourist hotspot, why not sign up for a free account and make money giving tours of your city? Peopl […]

Types of Insurance Policies You Must Have

While it is possible to obtain insurance for nearly anything these days, there are certain policies that every responsible person needs to protect themselves. […]