Plug Your Spending Leaks by Getting Rid of Unnecessary Subscriptions
Wednesday August 27, 2008
Does it always seem that your money never goes as far as it should? One of the main culprits are the slow money leaks that we all have. These are ... Read More
Making the Most of Lower Interest Rates
Monday August 25, 2008
For almost a year now, the Fed has slashed the key fed funds rate from 5.25% all the way down to the current 2%. This is a fairly significant drop ... Read More
Planning an Affordable Wedding
Friday August 22, 2008
I will be attending a wedding this weekend, and it reminded me of how costly and stressful planning a wedding can be. There are so many things to buy or ... Read More
Comparing the Different Types of Health Insurance Policies
Tuesday August 19, 2008
Are you confused by all of the health insurance terminology out there? What' is an HMO? How is it different from a PPO? Which plans allow you to choose your ... Read More
Adjust Your Tax Withholding
Sunday August 17, 2008
We're still many months away from tax season, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do any tax planning today. One of the easiest things you can do to maximize how ... Read More
Getting the Most Out of Financial Aid for College
Friday August 15, 2008
It's that time of year again when high-school grads head off to college, and most college students head back to school. This means finding money for tuition, room and board, ... Read More
Understanding Social Security's Role in Retirement
Tuesday August 12, 2008
Depending on who you ask, you'll hear some people claim that in just a few decades Social Security will be nowhere to be found, will be means-tested, or may even ... Read More
Roth IRAs Provide Tax-Free Retirement Savings
Sunday August 10, 2008
Most people save for retirement in their employer-sponsored plan such as a 401(k) or 403(b) plan, but these plans provide up-front tax deductions and tax-deferred growth. While this can be ... Read More
Strategies to Weather a Bear Market
Friday August 8, 2008
If you've been paying attention to your recent investment statements or listen to the media at all, you're well aware of the fact that most markets are experiencing some tough ... Read More
Hackers Steal 40 Million Credit and Debit Card Numbers - Affected Stores List
Wednesday August 6, 2008
On August 5th, 11 people were indicted for allegedly hacking into major retailer's computer systems and stealing 40 million credit and debit card numbers and passwords. Generally, credit card numbers ... Read More
Try Using Cash to Control Spending
Monday August 4, 2008
If you're like most people, the most common way to spend money today is with plastic. Since more places take credit or debit cards and many of these cards offer ... Read More
How You Can Fight Inflation
Friday August 1, 2008
Inflation is a hot topic in the news lately, and you may even be feeling its effects. As a refresher, inflation simply refers to the rise in prices over time. ... Read More