Moving Forward is a category section devoted to information to help you save money or make money and to do better financially as you emerge from debt.
“Dear Steve, I am not sure if you are the same Steve Rhode I wrote to about 7 years ago. I heard about you on the TV show Starting Over, with Rhonda Britten. I wrote to you asking advice on how to get out of the large debt we had from attempting to start our … Read more
“Dear Steve, We are $23,000 in debt not including our house. We are able to make all payments but nothing is left over to save. $11,000 of this debt is an old school loan that we pay $114/mo on. $5000 is an auto loan. The rest is old credit debt. We have paid down about … Read more
An article about the new feature of Realy Rides really intrigued me. Starting soon owners of GM vehicles with Onstar will be able to remotely rent out their cars by the hour using a smartphone app. Rely Rides launched in 2010 but has been spreading it’s wings across the country. And now that the investment … Read more
I’m looking to replace some appliances in my kitchen. Mine are old and on their last legs. The trouble is that I really can’t afford new appliances and I don’t want to put them on my credit card. I’ve heard that you can get great deals on ‘scratch and dent’ appliances. But, I don’t know … Read more
A recent article in the online version of the Wall Street Journal caught my attention. It was called “Clients From Venus.” Source It began by pointing out that women are becoming increasingly involved in personal finance. “Women control $8 trillion in assets in the U.S., and by 2020 are expected to control $22 trillion, according … Read more
Whether you’re a student out of school for summer, an unhappy employee, or someone who has been downsized, it is possible to get work even if companies aren’t hiring. Instead of relying on a corporate paycheck, entrepreneurs are becoming more innovative about making a living or adding to their regular incomes. Being your own boss … Read more
“Dear Paul, My wife and I cashed out the ROTH, 401 and 403. We bought five rentals and GROSS 12% on the investment. We have over 75% of the debt paid off. My wife quit her jor two years ago and I work part-time. We do are our repairs. Too easy..not sure we more folks … Read more
“Dear Steve, Ive been out of work the past 2 years and was looking for online work. One that really works! I was looking at Breakout Incomes and it didn’t sound too legitimate after reading your review. So Im here now asking you what does work? Im sick of being broke, stressed i cant make … Read more
It’s a subject that none of us want to think about. Whether we’re young and just starting life or older and approaching the end, we don’t want to think about our own death. And, adding money to the mix only makes it worse. But, the truth is that all adults need to think about what … Read more
Whether you’re driving a hybrid compact or a SUV, most drivers are feeling the pain of higher gas prices. We won’t get into the causes or the politics of gasoline prices. That’s for economists, politicians and pundits. But when Time magazine and the NY Times suggest $5 gas is possible we will recognize that it … Read more
Here is a video from Cambridge Credit Counseling that speaks directly about the need to save even when dealing with debt. I can’t stress it enough, how important it is to make saving a priority even before debt repayment. The last place you want to be is broke from spending through your savings but still … Read more
“Dear Paul, Can I run my vanguard index fund assett allocation by you? Also planning to move and buy a more expensive home and would love some guidance there. So, I’m still sort of polishing up the exact percentages, but contributing roughly $4-5k each month approaching $250k total in our Vanguard taxable investment account this … Read more
It’s no secret that the housing bubble and recession of the last four years has caused financial heartache for many of us. One group that has been especially hard hit is the baby boomer generation. For years boomers have believed that they would retire in their mid-sixties and enjoy their golden years playing golf and … Read more
If you’re limited on funds, getting a car loan can be a bigger burden to your budget. You’ll be locked in for years for a payment and many times you have to pay even more on car insurance as per the lender’s requirements. Buying a car with cash can be an economical choice both now … Read more
Sometimes the difference between success and failure is very small. Occasionally you’ll see a race (NASCAR, horse or foot) that will be decided by just an inch or two. Such a tiny amount determines winners and losers. What’s also striking is how much difference that can make in the future. Our stock car winner will … Read more