“Some of the Worst Projects Have the Largest Budgets” – The Financial Engineer As I started off into the real world, fresh out of Purdue, I worked on large projects. I worked with a seasoned coworker who told me: “Some of the worst projects have the largest budgets.” At the time, I was not aware…
One day you finally get your salary and then next day, it’s all gone. There are times that you often wonder where your salary goes. Earning is hard and takes time while spending is very easy and fast. With all of these you often ask, “How can I save money each month?” If you’re really…
Everyone seems to hate budgeting. People think budgeting is for squares, and that sticking to a predetermined budget will prevent them from having any fun in their lives. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Budgeting is there precisely to empower you to make the most of the resources you have available. Think of…
College students are often tight for cash, squeezed from all sides by tuition fees, textbooks, accomodation, not to mention food and other necessities. That is why it is very important that you are able to budget effectively, if you want to finish college with your finances in good shape. Here are the top ten budgeting…
This weekend was a tough weekend that tested how much I’ve changed my shopping behaviors this year. First test? A craft fair right outside the salon where I got my hair cut on Saturday. Second test? The cell phone store with Bluetooth headsets on sale. Both times I stepped out of the situation and asked…