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Sean Bryant created OneSmartDollar.com in 2011 to help pass along his knowledge of finance and economics to others. After graduating from the University of Iowa with a degree in economics he jumped into the world of finance. Sean has worked on the trade desk for a commodities brokerage firm, he was a project manager at Zacks Investment Research and was a CDO analyst at Bank of America. That being said he brings a good understanding of the finance field to the One Smart Dollar community.
Today, Sean has become a well known voice in the personal finance community. He's been featured in Time.com, Rocket Mortgage, Yahoo Finance, Huff Post, CBS News, Fox News, MarketWatch, Nasdaq.com, Investopedia.com, and GoBankingRates.com.
On November 4th 2012 my wife and I were blessed with our first child. Although he came a little earlier than expected he was healthy and happy. The first year went by quick, and there were definitely financial sacrifices made. Here is our story: Hospital Costs Holden was supposed to be born at the end…
I always look for the best deal. In fact, the greatest appeal of shopping (aside from bringing home something shiny and new) is trying to see how far you can stretch your dollar. Who doesn’t want to get as much as they can at the cheapest possible price. It would shock my readers and friends:…
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday draw near, certain apps can help you organize your shopping strategy and find the best deals. Our picks for the best apps to download to your mobile device for your holiday shopping needs are: TGI Black Friday To get a jump on your holiday shopping and early leads on…
Spring time means much more than just warm weather and BBQ’s, it also means weddings and engagements. Being a guy let me tell you that this can be a very stressful time. My wife and I have now been married almost five years and I can still remember the day that I went to find…
If wedding bells are in the air, then there are many questions that come to mind. Who will I ask to be in the wedding? DJ or live music? Chicken or steak, or both? Destination or traditional venue? For those looking to save some money with those upcoming nuptials, there’s no better destination for a…
If you attended college from fall 1970 until spring 1974 (a typical 4 year span), you could have graduated with an undergrad degree from a public university and have spent a total of about $6,500. Add in the costs of room and board, and that number is closer to $10,500 (in current dollars). Fast forward…