How to Save Money With Bi-weekly Mortgage Payments
You've heard the hype: bi-weekly mortgage payments can save you tens of thousands of dollars and enable you to pay your mortgage off nearly eight years early at a savings Read More...

Wednesday November 30, 2005 | permalink

One-Stop Income Tax Guide
All the resources you need to prepare your State and Federal income tax returns, ensure that you don't pay a penny more than necessary, and get your refund as quickly as Read More...

Tuesday November 29, 2005 | permalink

Start Investing With Small Amounts of Money
Do you hear co-workers or friends talking about their investments and wonder how they got started? How'd they come up with the money to invest? How'd they know what to Read More...

Sunday November 27, 2005 | permalink

How To Get A Pay Raise
Do you feel underpaid? Are you thinking about asking your boss for a raise? Find out what you must know before asking for a raise and how to increase your Read More...

Friday November 25, 2005 | permalink

Maximize Your Earnings and Balance Your Risks With a CD Ladder
If you already have as much invested in the stock market as you feel comfortable with, or you just can't tolerate the risk, then Certificates of Deposit (CDs) may be Read More...

Wednesday November 23, 2005 | permalink

Will 2005 Income Tax Law Changes Affect You?
Nobody likes paying more income tax than necessary. To avoid overpaying, familiarize yourself with the most significant changes in the tax laws for 2005, even if you hire a professional Read More...

Monday November 21, 2005 | permalink

Nine Ways To Improve Your FICO Credit Score and Four Reasons Why You Want To
Your credit score is not some bit of hocus pocus dreamed up by the credit bureaus. It's a calculation based on specific information about you. No company that claims it Read More...

Monday November 21, 2005 | permalink

Do You Have Too Much Debt? Calculate Your Debt To Income Ratio To Find Out
Businesses regularly calculate key ratios that indicate their financial health, and so should you. Two of the most basic personal finance calculations are (1) your Net Worth, which is a Read More...

Saturday November 19, 2005 | permalink

Will Your Home Improvements Pay You Back What They Cost?
Are you thinking of making some home improvements or remodeling your home? Not all home improvements are created equal, so how do you know which ones will pay you Read More...

Thursday November 17, 2005 | permalink

Nine Tips For Shopping Safely Online
While there are still many people who don't feel comfortable using a credit card to make purchases over the Internet, e-commerce is definitely here to stay. If you take these Read More...

Tuesday November 15, 2005 | permalink

Get Next Year's Income Tax Refund Now
Each year the IRS sends out nearly 100 million income tax refunds. Most people are anxious to get their refund and many even pay exorbitant fees for income tax refund Read More...

Sunday November 13, 2005 | permalink

Ten Things You Must Know Before Buying or Leasing Your Next Car
In the market for a new car? Wondering whether you should buy or lease? Here are the ten things you must know to decide whether it'll cost you less to Read More...

Wednesday November 9, 2005 | permalink

Would You Like to Blog for This Site?
Would you like to write a blog for 12 weeks for About.com's Financial Planning Web site? We're looking for one person to share his or her progress on a money-related Read More...

Sunday November 6, 2005 | permalink

Today's Risky New Mortgages: Are They Right For You?
Rapidly rising home prices have pushed home ownership out of reach for many people, so lenders have created a whole new generation of mortgage loans, ranging from the risky to Read More...

Saturday November 5, 2005 | permalink

Marriage: Tying the Financial Knot
Marriage means mingling your money. Disagreements about finances is the number one cause of divorce, so mingling your finances well can mean the difference between wedded bliss and divorce court. Read More...

Saturday November 5, 2005 | permalink

Make Tax Filing Easier
Record keeping advice you can use all year. Make tax preparation easier with these tips on what records to keep and how long to keep them.

Thursday November 3, 2005 | permalink

Avoid Credit Card Debt During the Holidays
Using credit cards for holiday gifts leads to impulse spending and buying more than you can really afford. It can take months to pay off the debt. This financial "holiday Read More...

Tuesday November 1, 2005 | permalink