Tying the Financial Knot
Thursday October 30, 2008
Combining finances can be very helpful for a new couple, but it can also be very stressful. Money is one of the top areas that create stress and disagreements in ... Read More
Tips to Save Money on The Upcoming Holiday Season
Monday October 27, 2008
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and for many people, that means shopping and traveling. While this can be a hectic and expensive time of year, you can actually find ways ... Read More
Want a Lower Interest Rate? Just Ask
Friday October 24, 2008
Did you know that you might be able to reduce your credit card interest rate simply by giving the card company a call? If you have a good history with ... Read More
Should you Itemize or Use the Standard Tax Deduction?
Wednesday October 22, 2008
The tax filing deadline of April 15th may be a long ways off, but the end of the tax year is rapidly approaching. We're just over 60 days left in ... Read More
It Pays to Start Saving for College Early
Monday October 20, 2008
Funding your child's college education can seem like a daunting task, but if you start early, you can build up substantial savings with relative ease. The power of compound interest ... Read More
Be Careful About Treating Your 401(k) Plan Like a Savings Account
Friday October 17, 2008
As the economy struggles and we approach the holidays, many people turn to their 401(k) or other retirement plans for some quick cash. If your retirement plan has a loan ... Read More
Prepare for Lower Interest Rates
Tuesday October 14, 2008
For a little over a year now, the Fed has slashed the key fed funds rate from 5.25% all the way down to the current 1.5%. This is a fairly ... Read More
What Health Insurance Options Do You Have After Termination or Early Retirement?
Sunday October 12, 2008
If you work full-time for an employer, there is a good chance that health insurance is one of the benefits available to you. If you choose to take advantage of ... Read More
Keep an Eye on Mutual Fund Fees to Maximize Your Returns
Thursday October 9, 2008
Most people are fully aware that investing usually involves fees or commissions, and mutual funds are no different. We are always told to invest in funds with low fees so ... Read More
Online Banks May Offer Higher Interest Rates for Your Savings
Tuesday October 7, 2008
Stock market got you down? Looking to put more money away in case of an emergency? If so, you've probably been thinking about stashing more money away in the bank. ... Read More
More Tips to Help You Weather a Bear Market
Saturday October 4, 2008
A few days ago I pointed out some investment considerations you should take in a bear market, but since the market and economy is on everyone's mind lately, it doesn't ... Read More
Investment Considerations in a Bear Market
Wednesday October 1, 2008
The stock market has now experienced four consecutive negative quarters, and most markets are down somewhere around 20% on the year. If you've looked at any of your investment statements ... Read More