“Income” and “wealth” have incorrectly become synonymous in American culture. While the two concepts often go hand in hand, using the terms interchangeably is misleading. America’s most wealthy individuals don’t necessarily draw the highest levels of income. For example, while…
After the real estate market deteriorated in the wake of the sub-prime mortgage crisis, the prospect of renting a home vs. buying became much more attractive. In fact, this trend has been well supported by a substantial decrease in home…
The U.S. Federal Government’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a deferred contribution retirement plan for Federal employees. The TSP is administered by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, an independent government agency, for the benefit of civilian Federal employees as…
Let’s face it. Although you may want to reduce your carbon footprint and save the earth, it can be very difficult to know exactly how to do it without spending a fortune. Sure, there are plenty of ways you can…
More and more employers are using Facebook as a tool in vetting potential candidates for employment. With the rise of social networking sites, we all have some kind of online presence that may reveal experiences that a potential employer would…
How much is your commute costing you? If you’re like most Americans, the amount is probably way too much. According to ABC News, the average American worker lives 16 miles away from work, and with gas prices rising (currently at…
Possibly one of the greatest benefits to U.S. government or military service is the Thrift Savings Plan. The Thrift Savings Plan (also known as the TSP) is a retirement savings and investment plan offered to current employees of the military…
Traditionally, attending college has been associated with increased earning power, decreased employment volatility, and long-term financial success. In fact, according to studies done by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, higher education can indeed be equated with higher earnings….
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