Jason Unger

The Right Times to Re-Automate Your Finances

The biggest appeal of automating your finances is that once you set it, you can basically forget it. Everything works as it’s supposed to — your bills are being paid, you’re investing through dollar-cost averaging, and your spending is automatically being tracked. But there are certain times in life when you need to go back […]

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This is Why I Love My Credit Union

You’ve certainly heard about the benefits of credit unions before, but tell me something … would Bank of America ever send you a check for $125 just for being a member? That’s what my credit union just did, and I wasn’t the only one who got one. I certainly have contributed to their success (my […]

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Today’s Your Last Chance to Save Yourself $10

As I’ve mentioned in posts over the past few weeks, on April 15 (that’s tomorrow — and Tax Day) the price of the Automatic Finances ebook is going up. The guide that today will cost you a measly $7 will be jumping up to $17 tomorrow. So if you want to save yourself $10, you […]

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Consumer Debt is Down, But What’s the Real Cause?

The latest figures from the Federal Reserve show that U.S. consumer debt fell by $11.5 billion (5.6%) in February, with revolving credit down $9.4 billion — the third largest drop during the past 32 years, according to MarketWatch. This sounds like good news, right? People are paying down their debts and not relying on their […]

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Best of Automatic Finances: March 2010

We tend not to focus on ongoing themes or topics here at Automatic Finances, but if there’s one idea that tied together the month of March, it was fundamental personal finance advice. You may be used to hearing all of the basics: spend less than you make, prepare for emergencies, and save for the future. […]

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Please Don’t Listen to Celebrities for Financial Advice

While superstar athletes may be the worst possible role models when it comes to financial advice, celebrities are not that far behind. For every Jay Leno, who actually does know how to manage his money, there’s a Nicolas Cage (multiple homes in foreclosure, and had to sell his castle) or a Wesley Snipes (tax evasion) […]

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So, How Are You Doing So Far This Year?

Believe it or not, we’re nearly 25% done with 2010 — a quarter of the year has come and just about gone. It’s crazy how time flies. It’s also about that time when you realize that, if you’re going to succeed in your financial goals this year, you need to keep yourself on the right […]

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Why Bank of America Fired Me

A powerful video about doing the right thing — and the state of our financial system today. Watch it and then share your thoughts in a comment below.

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Can Any Personal Finance Pundit Be Trusted?

The recent look inside Robert Kiyosaki’s wealth seminars generated an interesting discussion in the comments about personal finance pundits and whether they ever have your best interests at heart. It’s a great question, since most pundits made their money telling people how to get rich — reason enough to raise an eyebrow and wonder if […]

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Inside Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Seminars

I’m starting to feel like there’s something fishy going on with Robert Kiyosaki. After his “new rule” of money said that savers are losers, I wanted to find out a bit more about the rest of the personal finance advice he shells out. And I stumbled on the motherload. Turns out, Kiyosaki runs (or lends […]

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The Lamest Argument Against Index Funds

I totally get why some in the financial media hate writing about index funds: they’re easy to explain, there’s no amazing fund manager behind them, and the story generally stays the same over time. In essence, there’s only so much to say about index funds. They work. You can’t over-analyze and constantly produce content about […]

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The Scary Truth About Saving For Retirement

You don’t have to be 55 to start thinking about retirement. In fact, if you’ve waited that long, you’re in a bit of a pickle. While retirement often seems far away if you’re in in your prime working years, you need to make it a priority … now. Because the scary truth is that most […]

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Best of Automatic Finances: February 2010

In the shortest month of the year, you had a lot to say about the stories posted here at Automatic Finances. While there were fewer posts than normal during February, you certainly chimed in with your opinions on topics from cutting the Federal deficit to having an emergency fund to paying for college.

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