Put Your Tax Rebate to Good Use
Tuesday April 29, 2008
The 2008 tax rebate checks are just now beginning to arrive in bank accounts, so this means many people are receiving an extra $600 to $1,200 or more. The purpose ... Read More
Take Small Steps to Make Big Credit Score Improvements
Saturday April 26, 2008
No, there isn't a quick fix to your credit problems, but by understanding how your credit score is determined can help you take steps in improving it. You won't be ... Read More
Don't Let a Car Loan Keep You From Getting a Mortgage
Tuesday April 22, 2008
As the real estate market, the subprime lending crisis and credit crunch continue to drag on the economy, lenders have really started to tighten lending standards. That means you may ... Read More
Saving Money is Easy if You Make it Automatic
Sunday April 20, 2008
Many people think saving money is hard, but it doesn't have to be. The biggest problem is that most people treat savings as something that should be done after all ... Read More
Take a Moment to Consider Your Insurance Needs
Friday April 18, 2008
You work hard to bring home a paycheck, provide food and shelter, and accumulate wealth, so you don't want to leave these important issues to chance. Whether it is protecting ... Read More
Things to Consider Before Buying a Home
Wednesday April 16, 2008
Owning a home is part of the American dream. It has long been considered one of the cornerstones to building wealth. Even so, there is more to buying a house ... Read More
Six Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Saturday April 12, 2008
Are you planning and saving for retirement? That's good, but that may not be enough. While taking the initiative to plan for the future and begin saving money to fund ... Read More
Make Filing Your Taxes Easier With Some Advanced Planning
Thursday April 10, 2008
Are you scrambling to get your taxes done before the looming April 15th deadline? Nothing is more stressful than trying to rush and complete something as complicated as your taxes, ... Read More
Where Your Social Security Taxes Go
Monday April 7, 2008
If you work and earn income, you are probably aware of the Social Security taxes that come out of your paycheck. Social Security Taxes, otherwise known as FICA Tax (Federal ... Read More
Resist the Urge to Borrow From Your 401(k)
Saturday April 5, 2008
With more and more retirement plans offering the ability to borrow against your savings, many people are turning to this option without considering the true cost and risks associated with ... Read More
April is Financial Literacy Month
Thursday April 3, 2008
April is national financial literacy month, and many states are also running special programs this month. This is a great opportunity for you to take a little time and learn ... Read More
Keep Your Goals in Mind When Reviewing Your Quarterly Statements
Tuesday April 1, 2008
As we have closed out the first quarter of 2008, those who have investments should be receiving their quarterly statements in the coming days. The first quarter of the year ... Read More