When it comes to our personal finances, we’re understandably heavily invested (get it?) in our financial future. Money makes the world go ‘round, after all. However, the world we live in seems designed from the ground up to rob us of our hard earned cash, and that’s because it is. Therefore, you’ll want to make […]
According to a recent study, 87% of Americans have a cellphone and the average bill per phone is $71. What a cash cow for cellular providers. What a financial drain for many people. Financial advisers often tout using your cell only and shedding your home phone, which makes you dependent on your cell provider. Despite […]
Maintaining a home can be more costly than the monthly mortgage payment. It is one of the unfortunate side effects of home ownership. Some repairs can be ignored for a short time while others must be attended to immediately to prevent extensive damage. Here are five repairs that must be taken care of right away […]
The tax season has come and gone. A few of us had the control to pay down their credit card debt, most of us did not and are now wishing we had. If you are one of the latter, here are three ways to pay that credit card debt down this year. Start with a […]
The 2011 tax season is just waning, but it is never too early to think of the next one. Planning is your best tool to minimize the amount of money that you have to tithe to the taxman. Here are three quick tax tips for 2012. Are you saving for your child’s college tuition? Look […]
Financial stress is one of the most common issues in a relationship. Before you get married, or decide just to live together, the issues are not so important because you each pay your own way. Once you share a household, the stress will intensify until it reaches a breaking point, unless you keep a few […]
There are many things that can cause you to get behind on your bills. Whether it is job loss, divorce, death of a spouse, or any number of other reasons, getting behind on your bills hurts your credit. IF you are getting farther and farther behind, it may be time to consider a debt relief […]
Having a traditional checking account is both convenient and time saving. The downside to keeping one open is all of the fees that some banks choose to pile onto their customers. Here are several tips to help you avoid these fees. Bank Online. This means more than making payments online. Many banks offer online […]
