This post is from 2015. So, do you want to get married tomorrow? I asked my fiancé this question on Monday. We've been engaged for three and a half months now and are planning our wedding for next year. Given that today is New Years Eve and I'm a personal finance nut, I have been of course thinking about taxes this week. (I made my Goodwill donation this morning with all the other psychos. Hellooo tax … [Read more...] about Thinking About Getting Married For Tax Benefits
Archives for December 2015
Why Six Figures Means Nothing Anymore
Insert New Life Goals Now that I define success differently than 99% of American society, I plan to do the following: Stop Linking Salary With Success Do What Makes me Happy Help Others Become Financially Independent I look forward to the journey. Update: I've paid off nearly $90,000 of debt since writing this post. Update 2017: I've now hit a $200k Net Worth. How do you define … [Read more...] about Why Six Figures Means Nothing Anymore
Working Out to Relieve Stress From Work
In the past few years, I've quadrupled my income, been promoted multiple times, and now have leadership responsibility at my job. That all hasn't come without stress. Unfortunately, the more successful I've been at work, the less successful I've been at my taking care of myself. In my first job out of college, I made time to work out everyday. I had very little responsibility, a non-existent commute, and … [Read more...] about Working Out to Relieve Stress From Work
The Cost of Owning a Dog
I remember begging my parents one Christmas for a dog. My sister and I drew pictures of the Golden Retriever puppy that we wanted and we promised to take care of it. We'd walk it, feed it, play with it and do everything required to take care of it - except pay for it :) My parents never got us a dog and now I understand why. At eight years old, I didn't understand the cost of owning a dog. How Much Do … [Read more...] about The Cost of Owning a Dog
How to Travel the World For Free
I will never pay full price for anything ever again. Actually, I can't remember the last time I paid full price for anything. I use coupon codes when I buy things online, I use a rewards card at the grocery store, I use gas points at the pump, and most importantly I use airline points and hotel miles for my vacations. I'll search hours for a good deal... and it looks like I'm not alone. Millennials are … [Read more...] about How to Travel the World For Free
5 Things Millennials Want at Work
Millennials now make up one third of the total workforce. It will be increasingly important for managers to cater their management style to this young and talented group. While all employees want similar things, millennials tend to rank these five things higher than previous generations. 1. Millennials Want Flexible Work Arrangements What millennials want: Millennials want the ability to … [Read more...] about 5 Things Millennials Want at Work