Comparing Term, Universal, Variable, and Whole Life Insurance
Tuesday June 30, 2009
Life insurance is an important aspect of almost every financial plan, but how can you make sense of all the different policies available? Everyone seems to have their own opinion, ... Read More
Setting Financial Goals
Sunday June 28, 2009
The first step in personal financial planning is controlling your day-to-day financial affairs so that you can do the things that bring you satisfaction and help you reach your goals. ... Read More
Save Money by Taking Advantage of Warmer Weather
Thursday June 25, 2009
It's official and summer is finally here. In some locations this means finally breaking out of the grips of Old Man Winter, and for others, it signals long and hot ... Read More
Save Money on Air Conditioning Costs This Summer
Tuesday June 23, 2009
Summer is here, and with the warm weather brings increased cooling costs. While there are a number of different ways you can save money during the summer months, the air ... Read More
What To Do If You Can't Pay Your Taxes
Saturday June 20, 2009
Have you filed an extension and still trying to get the money together needed to pay your taxes? Owing money to the IRS is never fun, but in today's economy ... Read More
Understanding the Alternative Minimum Tax
Tuesday June 16, 2009
What three letters spell bad news for your tax situation? AMT. The Alternative Minimum Tax was created back in 1969 as a means for making sure that even the wealthiest ... Read More
Making the Most of Your Savings
Saturday June 13, 2009
Where is the best place to stash your cash? Under your mattress? In a cookie jar? Your checking account? Savings account? Certificate of Deposit? With so many choices, it's easy ... Read More
Microsoft Money to be Discontinued as of June 30
Thursday June 11, 2009
After years of running their flagship personal finance application, Microsoft is bringing an end to their Money software. There have always been two major players in this arena: Quicken and ... Read More
Mid-Year Checkup: Tax Withholding
Tuesday June 9, 2009
We're just kicking off summer, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do any tax planning today. One of the easiest things you can do to maximize how much you bring ... Read More
Finding More Money to Help You Pay Off Debt
Sunday June 7, 2009
When you're just trying to keep up with your minimum credit card payments each month it can be hard to think that you have extra money sitting around. Although you ... Read More
Changing Jobs? Don't Forget to Plan Ahead
Friday June 5, 2009
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
Want to Double Your Money? Use the Rule of 72 to See What It Will Take
Wednesday June 3, 2009
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