The First Steps to Getting Out of Debt

Debt typically sneaks up on you. After all, very few people get into debt with their eyes wide open. It is generally a misunderstanding of your current situation as well as your purchasing habits that can cause you trouble. Much like a similar road, the path to debt...

10 highest-paying jobs in the oil and gas sector

The prices of oil have been stumbling for several months now mainly due to the increase of supply coming from the U.S. (up by 4m barrels a day since 2009). The glut of oil in America led to the plummeting of oil imports in the country, contributing to a surplus in the...

Using My 401k Now: Is it Possible?

One of the most common questions that people ask concerning their 401k is whether they can take out the money in it and use it. It’s something asked not just by those who are about to retire but even those who have a long way to go. It is not surprising that a...

Is Mortgage Debt Good Debt?

There seem to be two major groups of people in this world: people who believe in good debt and bad debt and those who hate debt altogether. Then there is me. While I am a huge fan of understanding the long-term benefits of going into debt, I also know that I hate debt...

Hidden Fees When Traveling

My wife and I started planning our annual vacation last week. Every year we plan a week-long vacation to celebrate our anniversary. We usually alternate having a “big” vacation and a mediocre vacation. These are poor descriptions, but the basic idea is one...