Category Archives: Saving
Tips for getting started with college financial aid
As the year draws to an end, many of us start thinking about next year’s finances. Perhaps you’re already planning on how you’ll increase your emergency fund or mitigate your tax burden in 2013. But is it too soon to start … Continue reading
Five Trips for Sensible Spenders
Summer is here and you’ve saved sensibly to fund your summer vacation. Now where can you go to get the most bang for your travel buck? We’re betting that someone who’s creative and money savvy enough to have a respectable … Continue reading
Three Ways Your Credit Report Can Save You Money
Unless you have all the money in the world, chances are that finding ways to save money are not only invaluable, but can also help you meet your financial goals. But, have you considered that saving money goes beyond creating … Continue reading
Beyond the Bank Account: Other Types of Savings Accounts
When it’s time to spend your money, you know there’s more than one way to get the best deal. But are you as aware of the many options available to you for saving your money? The possibilities go way beyond … Continue reading
What is a 401(k)?
When you’re struggling to make ends meet every day, it’s hard to think about saving for the future. It can also be difficult to think about planning for retirement when you’re young and making good money. But money experts agree … Continue reading
Five Good Financial Habits to Adopt in the New Year
Many of us head into the new year planning to break some habits, like over-eating, watching too much TV or over-using credit. But when it comes to habits, it can be good to focus on creating new good ones, rather … Continue reading
Credit Unions 101
Do you love your bank? These days, it’s not hard to find personal stories and news reports that speak of Americans’ discontent with the banking industry. Many people are looking for alternatives, including credit unions. Credit unions have been around … Continue reading
Five Times When an Emergency Fund Could Save Your Bacon
There’s a reason it’s called “Murphy’s Law” and not just “Murphy’s Probability.” That’s because life rarely goes along as smoothly as we hope, and the idea that something will go wrong is probably the most reliable thing we can all … Continue reading
Should You Rent or Buy a House?
At one time, the answer to that question would have seemed like a “no-brainer.” Generations of Americans have grown up believing that home ownership was not only an integral part of the American Dream, but a sure route to building … Continue reading
What Estate Planning Is And Why You Need It
When you read the word “estate” what comes to mind? Do you think of a mansion, surrounded by acres of beautiful grounds a la “Gone with the Wind”? Maybe you think an “estate” is what rich people leave to their … Continue reading