New York’s commuters have been following the headlines closely as the MTA, the city’s public transportation agency, takes steps toward raising the price of unlimited monthly subway and bus passes by nearly 17% to $104 per month.
Although using public transportation in New York remains more affordable than hailing a cab multiple times a day or shelling out the money for car insurance, gasoline and a parking spot, the rate hike has New Yorkers complaining.

The recently passed Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act focused much of its energy on reforming the activity of big banks and Wall Street. At the same time, the act also included measures that could affect your retirement funds.
Regulators will spend 15 months deciding how to categorize funds included in many 401(k) plans. Depending on what they decide, your retirement funds could face negative consequences.

The other day, I was explaining the Rule of 72 to my lovely wife. It’s a simple little mathematical trick that almost epitomizes the advantages and disadvantages of rules of thumb. If you want to know how long it takes to double a sum of money, divide 72 by its interest rate.

Amazon is already a great place to shop that can save you a ton of money, but there are even more ways to save. Like any store, Amazon often runs promotions, sales, and specials that can provide even bigger savings, but you have to know how to find them. Some offers are predictable while others are more or less random, but if you know where and when to look you can save big. Here’s how to save even more when shopping on Amazon.

You may have waited your entire life for the opportunity to purchase a pup. Now that you are making your own decisions it may feel like the time is right.
Adding a furry friend to your household can be a big financial decision. It is important you prepare your budget for a dog — impulsively buying a puppy can put you in a bad position down the road.
First Year Costs of Owning A Dog