Monthly Archives: May 2012
What You Should Know about Safe Chip Technology
If the words “safe chip” make you think of baked potato crisps, we need to talk. Credit cards with chips – called “safe chip” or “chip and PIN” cards – are poised to be more popular, and prevalent, than low-fat … Continue reading
Smart Money Management Suggests Financial Holidays We Want to See
Happy Memorial Day! With summer’s first holiday—not to mention three-day weekend—under our belts, now seems like a good time to talk about why we have holidays in the first place. A holiday, of course, is more than just a chance … Continue reading
Simple Steps Toward Social Media Security
Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn – social media has transformed the ways in which we connect with each other personally and professionally, and has opened up opportunities to interact with people on the other side of the world as instantly and … Continue reading
Emergency Fund Tips: When Not to Dip into Your Reserves
When you have an emergency fund, you’re living the philosophy of “hope for the best, but plan for the worst.” At some point, nearly everyone faces a crisis when that cash cushion comes in handy, and that is the difference … Continue reading
Tips for Tightening Your Belt Even More
For the past few years, if you’ve been watching your budget, reducing spending and increasing savings, you’re not alone. You likely don’t need the news reports to confirm what’s going on around you. Practically everyone has taken some cost-cutting measures. … Continue reading
Balance Transfer: Facts Behind That Zero Percent Promise
They used to come much more frequently, so getting that envelope with the zero percent balance transfer offer in it can be really exciting these days. If you’re burdened with interest from credit card debt, that no-interest or low-interest offer … Continue reading
Saving Fast Food Napkins and Other Good Money Advice from Mom
Moms do things that make us shake our heads. (And if you’re a mother, you probably do those things, too, even if you don’t realize it.) From saving paper napkins she gathered at a fast food restaurant to employing the … Continue reading
When to Use Your Debit Card – and When to Leave it in Your Wallet
For those of us who like the idea of limiting the use of credit cards but also don’t like the risk of carrying a lot of cash, a debit card can be a great compromise. In most cases, you can … Continue reading
What’s Hot in Security Hardware
Your anti-virus software is always up-to-date and you wouldn’t dream of logging on to the Internet without the protection of a firewall. Those are important steps for protecting your digital world from viruses, malware, spyware and other software nasties. Do … Continue reading
Surprising Facts about Payday Loans
When you’re in a jam and need money to carry you over to the next paycheck, where do you turn? Maybe you’re already deeply in debt, and have tapped other sources of quick money, like family and friends. Or pPerhaps … Continue reading