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Are you making a mistake by paying with cash rather than credit?
Ben and I were having dinner with one of our favorite couples this weekend, and as we were paying the bill the conversation turned to splitting finances. As many of… -
Brian Thompson Financial is 1!
Happy Monday! Nothing better than starting off the week celebrating a birthday. My blog is a year old! I can’t believe it’s been a year since first putting myself out… -
The Unfortunate Surprise of Our No-Closing Cost Refinance
A couple of weeks ago, I dispelled the myth of the no-closing cost refinance. Despite knowing the closing costs were built into a higher rate, Ben and I decided to… -
Three Strategies to Help Achieve Work-Life Balance
Hey all, Happy Tuesday! I know I’m a day late. I had a pretty busy weekend, and I was also a little lazy. Ben was out of town, so I… -
The Secret Behind My Investing Strategy
I couldn’t end a week getting back to investing without revisiting one of my favorite posts that I’ve written so far on the topic. It gives a fundamental understanding of… -
Is a Single Premium Immediate Annuity a Good Investment?
On my commute to work, I normally listen to financial podcasts. And recently, many of my favorites – Suze Orman, Money Girl, Vanguard Plain Talk on Investing – all talked… -
How to Choose the Best Place to Invest Your Money
Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was wonderful. I was looking over my recent posts and realized that I haven’t written about investing in a while. It sometimes comes up… -
What is a No-Cost Refinance?
I know what you’re thinking: “Didn’t you just buy your place?” Yes! And I’m already talking about refinancing. I blame our mortgage broker. Mortgage rates are down! Out of the… -
A Simple Way to Save on Your Energy Bills
I love that life provides endless lessons in personal finance. The other night Ben and I were having a “discussion” about our air conditioner. He was worried that leaving it… -
Your Same-Sex Marriage Cheat Sheet: Five Fundamental Rules Same-Sex Couples Need to Know About Getting Married
Happy Monday! I hope you had a nice weekend. As promised, I want to provide a cheat sheet that summarizes the legal and financial rights for newly married same-sex couples.… -
Two More Important Court Cases Change the Legal Landscape for Marriage Equality
Just as I mention how GLBTQ individuals need to know their rights, we have two important court decisions come out regarding the fight for marriage equality. Here’s what you need… -
Windsor a Year Later: Some Frightening Statistics
Hey all, I hope you had a nice long weekend. I definitely did. During my time relaxing, I saw a great article on Forbes about the status of gay marriage… -
How Living in a Property Before You Rent it Out May Be to Your Advantage
So we’ve come to the conclusion of my week-long answer to a reader’s questions about her rental property. Thanks again reader for providing so much material in one subject. The…