Get Money You're Entitled To
It's the time of year when my state prints its annual list of unclaimed property. Unfortunately, I didn't find my name on the list of inheritances or other unclaimed money, but YOU might. Read More...

Saturday April 29, 2006 | permalink

Plan To Reduce Next Year's Taxes
Nobody wants to pay more taxes than necessary, but reducing income taxes takes advance planning. If you want to pay as little tax as legally possible for 2006, now is Read More...

Thursday April 27, 2006 | permalink

What Makes a Good Budget?
What makes a good budget? In all the budget bloopers and blunders I've seen, the same few problems keep rearing their ugly heads. To avoid them, here are the top Read More...

Tuesday April 25, 2006 | permalink

Save Tens of Thousands With Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
You've heard the hype about saving tens of thousands of dollars in interest by making bi-weekly mortgage payments, but did you know that you can achieve these savings without changing Read More...

Sunday April 23, 2006 | permalink

13 Ways to Save Money on Gas
Gas prices just keep getting higher and higher, and your transportation costs are taking a bigger and bigger chunk out of your budget. You can reduce your gas costs by as Read More...

Friday April 21, 2006 | permalink

Avoid Being a Credit Junkie
Are you a credit junkie? Millions of Americans are, including our favorite relative, Uncle Sam. Take the Credit Junkie Quiz to see if you have this common condition and learn Read More...

Wednesday April 19, 2006 | permalink

Why You Need a Will
A will is a basic financial document that nearly everyone should have, yet 70% of Americans don't have one. Here's how to tell whether you need one (you may be surprised) and Read More...

Tuesday April 18, 2006 | permalink

Will Your Home Improvements Pay Back What They Cost?
Spring is here and it's the time of year when our thoughts turn to spiffing up our yards and homes. For many, this includes remodeling projects, large or small. Before Read More...

Sunday April 16, 2006 | permalink

Seven Biggest Money Mistakes
Many Americans will never reach their dreams of building wealth, being financially secure, and being able to retire in comfort. The reason is most often a combination of the seven Read More...

Friday April 14, 2006 | permalink

New Bankruptcy Law May Make It Harder for Some People to Erase Debts
The new bankruptcy law that went into effect in the fall of 2005 may make it harder for some people to walk away from their debts by filing bankruptcy. If you're contemplating Read More...

Wednesday April 12, 2006 | permalink

Protect Yourself From Real Estate Bubble Trouble
The real estate bubble hasn't exactly burst, but it is leaking a little air in many regions. Housing prices have dropped and houses are staying on the market for longer Read More...

Monday April 10, 2006 | permalink

Plan An Affordable, Memorable Wedding
The average wedding in the US costs over $20,000. Can you have a beautiful, memorable wedding for less? Of course! All it takes is careful planning, a little research, a Read More...

Saturday April 8, 2006 | permalink

Proposed IRS Regulations Would Put You at Risk for Identity Theft
Do you want the IRS to share or sell your private personal information from your tax returns or allow tax preparers to release or sell it to any third party? My Read More...

Tuesday April 4, 2006 | permalink

Why Married Couples Sometimes Pay More Than They Would If They Were Single With the Same Income
If you got married last year and your filing status is married for the first time, you may think you've made a mistake on your income tax return when you Read More...

Sunday April 2, 2006 | permalink