With Expensive Stuff Comes Insecurity
With all the great new toys and clothing that everyone received this holiday season, there may be a rising sense of insecurity as we accumulate more stuff – especially the expensive stuff. Wouldn’t you be a little more cautious when pulling out that new iPhone or flashing those glimmering diamond earrings? The more valuable the [...]
Why Index Funds Mean Fewer Headaches and Worries
“Pick index funds over actively managed funds” have always been the conventional advice. Actively managed mutual funds would often carry higher risks in hopes of higher returns. There is nothing wrong with adding risk to one’s portfolio but most experts continue to support diversification with funds that track certain indexes. An article on Yahoo Finance [...]
Leave the Price Tag on the Gifts: Yes or No?
For some people, exchanging gifts is a valued tradition and is an act of love. For others, it has become a chore and a dreaded financial burden. For some people, the value of the gift never compares to the value of this loving gesture. For others, it is about getting that iPhone or that expensive [...]
College Survival Tip: Ration Your Food
Most freshmen entering college and automatically enrolled in some sort university meal plan. And, many end up spending all of it before the semester is over due to overprice food at campus food courts. After ditching my campus meal plan during junior year, I was only able to shop for groceries by taking the bus [...]
Weekend Links: Becoming a Writer for Money Under 30
As of this week, I am a contributing blogger for Money Under 30 – a personal finance blog maintained by David Weliver intended for (well, you know) everyone under the age of 30. So, whatever has been catching your attention here at Realm of Prosperity will also most likely interest you at Money Under 30. [...]
