Month: December 2010

By: Roshawn Watson You may know Jessica Simpson for her funny antics, tabloid news, or perhaps her singing career. However, you may not realize how remarkably successful she is as a fashion brand. I first became aware of how well her brand was doing a few years ago, as revenues for her brand were exceeding… Continue reading Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears Round Up and Uncommon Money News

By: Roshawn Watson The true estimate of your financial intelligence is not how much you make but how much you keep. One measure of how much you keep is your net worth. For the uninitiated, your net worth is simply your assets minus your expenses. Many people graduate from college with a negative net worth.… Continue reading 7 Reasons for (and Against) Tracking Net Worth

By: Roshawn Watson Well, an agreement has been reached (Obama and GOP) for tax cuts for all income levels and the unemployment benefits to be extended. I assume regardless of where you political allegiance stand, you probably didn’t get exactly what you wanted out of the deal. A common question that I have been receiving… Continue reading Tax Cuts, Unemployment Extended Round Up and Uncommon Money News

By: Roshawn Watson There are many types of income, but most income can be classified into three broad classes. While the distinction may be trivial to some, especially if they are personally struggling, the type of income can have tremendous implications to your bottom line and your quality of life. Understanding some basic caveats between… Continue reading Am I A Financial Hypocrite?