Online Brokerages I’ve Used: Etrade Review + MORE

The beach is free if you live close by
Apparently Americans think a family of four NEEDS $58,000 to get by in today’s world and I think that is outrageous. Why? American’s have lost sight of what is a need versus what is a want. Granted, everyone will strive for nicer versions of needs, but those nicer versions are wants…

Becoming Vegetarian: A Club Thrifty Confessional
Club Thrifty – Stop spending. Start living.Vegetables…..it’s what’s for dinner.
Disclaimer:  Many people have recently been asking me why we became vegetarians last year.  Therefore, I decided to share my story.  However, please know that I’m not trying to convert any of you…

Welcome back to the third in a series of reviews of online brokerages that I have used in the past or currently use. Today I am discussing my Etrade review. To be completely transparent, I have never had an account with Etrade, but I have used their platform extensively in the past and am very familiar with their offerings from my days in the online brokerage industry…

 
The following is a guest post from Brandon Turner at Biggerpockets.com. If you would like to submit a guest post, please contact me.
I want to make a confession.
I’ve made some pretty big mistakes in my life.
But who hasn’t? However, it’s learning from those mistakes and helping others avoid them that makes those mistakes worth making…

The undisputed best way to get your credit report comes from the only source that’s truly free: AnnualCreditReport.com. It’s easy and free because it’s guaranteed by law.
Unfortunately for consumers, getting your credit score is not as easy as obtaining your free credit report. The world of credit scores is still a bit like the Wild West, with many websites offering several forms of your credit score at varying costs…

I wrote a guest post for CJ and Tammy over at The Great Jollyhoombah about bringing others on board with change.  I came across their site a few months ago, and ever since I have enjoyed their witty and insightful writing.  Their passion for each other and their work shines through on every post.  Please feel free to comment on the post or share on your favorite social media site!
Some other great reads you may want to check out:
Lost in the Clutter on 365 Less Things
Take a Break from Breaking News on Be More with Less
A Helpful Guide to Becoming Unbusy on Becoming Minimalist
The Winds of Debt Only Blow in One Direction on Enemy of Debt
Working Towards a Debt Free Lifestyle in 8 Steps on Canadian Budget Binder
Why You Should Choose to Start Your Journey Toward Debt Freedom Today on Frugal Farmer
The 5 Financial Habits that Changed My Life on Club Thrifty
How to Retire 5 Years Earlier That You Think You Can on Len Penzo dot com
Competing With Yourself to Save on Utility Bills on Prairie Eco Thrifter
The Sweet Spot: Where Spending & Frugality Coexist on The Heavy Purse
Finding a Way to Say No on Outlier Model
My Minimalist Confessions on Making Sense of Cents
5 Powerful Ways Writing Can Make You Smarter on A Call To Action
A Forced Emergency Fund on Reach Financial Independence
Money Saving Tips on Frugal Toad
6 Outrageous Lies You Believe About Achieving Success on Self Stairway

I want to talk about something that I am sure many people in debt face.  I know because I was one of them.  The topic is denial, specifically debt denial.  Sometimes we all get into a spot where if we stop thinking about it, then it doesn’t affect us as much.  I hate to break it to you, but debt doesn’t work that way…

Good morning Dinks.  I just got back from a weekend getaway to New York City and I had a great time.  I love New York so much and I always have a great time when I visit the city.  This time I had a really great trip in New York City, I had a wonderful day at an event and I got an amazing deal on my whole trip, so that makes the entire weekend a little bit better – don`t you agree?
Getting a good deal on an already great vacation makes the trip even better…

Shortly after I finished undergrad, I started getting letters in the mail from loan companies asking me if I wanted to consolidate my student loans. As sad as this sounds to the 30-year-old me (cringe), the 22-year-old me, was like, “Huh? what does that mean? What’s the benefit of consolidating my loans? Will that save me money?”

**Disclaimer-I’m by no means a student loan expert, I’m just a fool who got myself into $30k of student debt, then paid it off…

Shout out to Dimespring! This week my post on How to Win The Scholarship Game is on Dimespring’s site. Please visit my article, write a comment, and help me promote the content! I appreciate all the comments, and believe it would help any high school or college students pay for school. 
Almost a year ago I wrote an article on Employee Stock Purchasing Programs…

It is said that a green home costs you more money than a normal dwelling. The rates vary widely depending on a number of factors. Today with all the environment related issues on the rise, what people are focussing on is green. They want to have a green home which exudes sense of sophistication. However, …

Whenever you tell someone that you are interested in investing in small cap stocks (aka Penny Stocks) 9 times out of 10 you get a look of derision from whomever you are speaking with. Many people immediately think you are bonkers for choosing to put your money into this area of the market and assume that you are on the fast track to the poor house…

Making giving an every day part of our lives has the potential to change lives, not only those who we are giving to, but our own lives as well.