Liquid Blog

Launch Week Festivities: Turntable.fm Party & Cash Prizes

Ben — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:03:13 +0000

Be excited people. The Liquid app is on the cusp of being in the Apple App Store and we are just getting started.

The Liquid Manifesto

Liquid Team — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:06:29 +0000

As we embark on this revolution road, we'd like to lay out our beliefs with the hope that you'll join us. It is a new day.

MoneyTV Live Hangout with Uncle Max at 10a Central

Ben — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:02:28 +0000

Success! Thanks guys for joining us on the first hangout. We're going to have another one 9p Eastern / 6p Pacific on Monday evening. See you there!

Looking for Love and Money while Dating [VIDEO]

Max — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:24:00 +0000

Since we're approaching Valentine's Day, it seems appropriate to talk about love and money since they seem to be inextricably tied together. Especially on Valentine's Day when people spend money on their love.

How to Keep More Money by Buying What You Need

Guest Author — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:40 +0000

It can be hard to discern what things you need to spend money on for college and what things are purely driven by the desire to own them.

Medical Emergency Drives Karen Into Debt [VIDEO]

Max — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:50:00 +0000

My grandfather was a doctor and he always said, "No one plans to be sick." The truth is, a medical emergency can happen to anyone at anytime.

My Life: How to Save Money While at University [VIDEO]

Guest Author — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:50 +0000

This is something that people have struggled with for years, and probably will do for years to come. What exactly can you do when suddenly you are thrown into a world that doesn’t include your parents providing food, warmth and electricity?

Rotate Car Tires: Save Money on Gas [VIDEO]

Guest Author — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Here are a few reminders that could save you (literally) thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your car.

Got Your Debt Cancelled? Watch Out for Taxes

Max — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

If you're able to somehow successfully negotiate your debt to zero and you thought you were in the clear. Think again!

Coupons 2.0: College Students Save Money with Apps

Guest Author — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:16 +0000

Clipping coupons is something only cheapskates and financially struggling moms do for groceries, right?

How Much Should I Spend On Insurance? [VIDEO]

Max — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:55:00 +0000

Many people ask me if insurance is "worth" it and how much they should spend for it. Insurance is simply transferring risk from yourself to someone else.

Get Out of Debt: 3 Debt Relief Programs

Guest Author — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:00:26 +0000

Following these debt relief programs religiously can help you get out of debt and get rid of that extra burden that has been disturbing you both emotionally and financially for so long.

How to Get a Good Deal on a Great Car

Guest Author — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:12 +0000

By going to the dealer uninformed you risk finding a car and prematurely falling in love with it. Love-sick individuals do irrational things, including spending too much money.

Going in for an Interview? 4 Tips that You Haven't Heard a Million Times Before

Guest Author — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:21 +0000

Instead of giving you the skinny on what you already know, here are a few tips that'll take you to the next level of interview preparedness:

How to Be Your Own Boss and Make More Money

Guest Author — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:17 +0000

Sure, it is great to figure out how to be frugal to get ahead financially, but what is wrong with spending some of your energy figuring out how to make more money?

Emergency Fund: How to Stop Being Reactive

Max — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:28 +0000

The unexpected will always occur; however, if we prepare better for them, we won't have to react drastically.

Health Insurance Options for the College Student

Guest Author — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:53 +0000

College is a time where you find out who you are, learn about the real world a little bit and finally get away from your parents for a couple of months a year.

How to Reject the Crowd's Growing Debt Addiction

Max — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:31 +0000

Last week the Federal Reserve Bank released new data showing that consumer debt grew in November 2011 by the swiftest rate since November 2001.

9 Weird Ways to Make Good Money

Guest Author — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:00:31 +0000

I am always looking to partner with, buy companies and provide companies for my investors/partners to acquire. Same thing with equipment brokering. I have a list of parameters that my people are looking for. The fee can be very lucrative if the deal closes.

How to Negotiate With Debt Collectors

Guest Author — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:17 +0000

If you have found yourself in the unfortunate position of being past due on several debts, including credit cards or small bank loans, knowing how to effectively communicate with a debt collector over the phone is essential to finding a new path to become debt free.

Start a Solid Emergency Fund in 2012

Guest Author — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:01:06 +0000

In 2012 one of my big goals is to go from being just about ok financially to being comfortable – not loaded, but I want to get to a point where money isn't a daily concern.

Spend Consciously and Have More Money

Guest Author — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:40 +0000

Many people who find themselves short of cash month after month. It can seem like the only solution is to earn more money, and that's not always an easy option.

Do You Know the Score? (Of Your Money Game)

Max — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:49 +0000

You're running late to a game night party and you show up half way through the second quarter. When you walk in, the first thing you ask is, "What's the score?"

Paying Less for that Textbook You’ll Never Use

Guest Author — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:15 +0000

Student buys textbook; student goes into bankruptcy; book goes home with student in plastic seal; student opens book on first day of class; student never opens book again; semester ends; student sells back textbook for $.47 with a 97.8% net loss.

Stop Your Wallet From Becoming Anorexic in 2012

Guest Author — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:00:41 +0000

Are you finally ready to take control of your finances in 2012? If so, then take these tips to heart.

How to Manage Your Credit Card the Liquid Way

Max — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:49 +0000

The reason most people are in debt today is because they only look at the minimum payment -- totally ignoring the balance on their credit card and also the interest rate the credit card company is charging.

How to Get Scholarships to Pay for College

Guest Author — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:21:00 +0000

Thousands of dollars in scholarships go unused each year. Meanwhile, here you are working two part-time jobs in a desperate attempt to pay for college while not going into debt.

How To Avoid Credit Card Rejection

Max — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:00:05 +0000

Some surprises are nice to have, like receiving a call from someone you haven't heard from in a long time, or a stranger tapping you on the shoulder to inform you that you just dropped something on the floor. However, the surprise of having your credit card rejected? Not so nice.

How to Use Your Car to Make Cash

Guest Author — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:01:14 +0000

More people today are looking for unique ways to make ends meet. Believe it or not, there are ways to use your car to make money.

Learning From The European Debt Crisis

Max — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:00:35 +0000

As the Latin Proverb states, "A wise man learns by the mistakes of others, a fool by his own."