Don't Treat Your 401k Like a Savings Account
Sunday November 30, 2008
The holidays can be a time where money becomes tight, and many people turn to their 401(k) or other retirement plans for some quick cash. If your retirement plan has ... Read More
Saving Money is Easy if You Make it Automatic
Friday November 28, 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
Health Insurance Options After Termination or Early Retirement
Tuesday November 25, 2008
If you're a full-time employee, chances are health insurance is one of the benefits available to you. If you choose to take advantage of this benefit, you probably understand that ... Read More
3 Tips to Help You Maintain a Budget
Sunday November 23, 2008
The process of creating a budget can be daunting at first, but creating one is actually the easiest part. Maintaining and staying true to your budget for any period of ... Read More
Use the Rule of 72 to Estimate How Long it Takes Your Money to Double
Friday November 21, 2008
Have you ever wondered how you can quickly estimate how fast your money or investments will grow? Sure, you can plug numbers into a financial calculator or software program to ... Read More
Be Aware of the Warning Signs of Too Much Debt
Tuesday November 18, 2008
Is paying off debt bogging you down and keeping you from reaching your financial goals? Using credit and can be a powerful tool that allows you to buy a home, ... Read More
Save Money on Groceries With These Shopping Tips
Sunday November 16, 2008
With a weak economy, high gas prices, and increasing inflation, you're probably finding that your dollar doesn't go as far at the grocery store as it used to. Groceries and ... Read More
Do You Have the Stock Market Blues? Use This Time to Educate Yourself
Thursday November 13, 2008
For the past year now, stock markets here and abroad have been going down. Things really got ugly in October, and many investors are faced with investment losses of 30% ... Read More
Comparing the Different Types of Health Insurance Plans
Tuesday November 11, 2008
It's open enrollment season for many employer benefits, and that means it's time to review and select your health care benefits. Are you confused by all of the health insurance ... Read More
Make Sure You Have Adequate Homeowners Insurance
Sunday November 9, 2008
Your home is probably one of your greatest assets, so making sure it is properly protected is important. Like most forms of property insurance, it is a relatively simple concept. ... Read More
Changing Jobs? Don't Forget to Plan Ahead
Thursday November 6, 2008
Changing careers, or just finding a new job can be an exciting time, but it's also filled with a number of important decisions. What about insurance, your retirement plan, and ... Read More
How Much Home Can You Really Afford?
Tuesday November 4, 2008
It wasn't too long ago that banks were willing to lend people more than they could truly afford. While the credit crisis has tightened lending standards so that this isn't ... Read More
Saving Money Made Easy With an Automatic Savings Plan
Sunday November 2, 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 everything ... Read More