Peter recently wrote about their search for a used car and car insurance, and gave some great tips for those on the prowl for a new ride. Once you find ‘the one,’ make sure you take note of these tips and look for the following before handing over your hard earned cash! 1. Paint Chips […]
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7 Tips For A Frugal Wedding
If you’re looking to have a beautiful wedding, but still save a few bucks, here are some tips for having a frugal wedding and reception.
How To Accomplish Your Financial Goals With Automatic Savings
Many people have trouble getting started with their financial plans. And even after they get started, in can be extremely difficult to be consistent. That’s why it is important to take advantage of various ways to set up an automatic savings system. You’ve read about the advantages of automatic savings on this site in the […]
Kicking Your Retirement Savings Into Gear
This isn’t your typical retirement savings article. I’m not going to tell you how you can become a millionaire by rejecting your daily cup of Starbucks. (By the way, a $3 cup sacrificed every day for 30 years at 7% only adds up to $110,000…so good luck retiring on that) Nor am I going to […]
3 Potential Problems With Automating Your Finances
There are certain risks involved with putting your finances on auto-pilot. Here are a few that we’ve come up with.
It Might Be Time To Break Up With Your Bank
You might be missing out on better rates or better customer service at another bank. It might be time to break up with you bank.
How To Erase Your Debts The Hard Way
I’m convinced that there is only one surefire way to undo your debts. By paying them off the old fashioned way, with hard work and planning.
My 7 Links
A blog called Tripbase came up with an interesting idea called My 7 Links, where site owners nominate other blogs to pick a post from each of seven categories that they’ve written over the years. Tom over at MapleMoney nominated this site to join in the project (Thanks Tom!) so today I thought I’d share […]
Psalm 49: Important Lessons About Your Personal Finances
Psalm 49 gives us some very important warnings about our personal finances and wealth in general.
Auto Shopping: Tips For Buying And Getting The Best Price Your Next Used Car
Shopping for a used car can be an intimidating experience if you don’t know what you’re doing.Here are tips to help you save on your new car.
Saving Tip: Check Auto Insurance Rates Regularly To Save Hundreds On Your Premiums
There is a danger of becoming too complacent with your auto insurance and losing out on hundreds in savings.Here’s why you should shop rates.
How Much And What Kind Of Debt Have You Incurred In Your Lifetime?
How many credit cards, mortgage and other credit accounts do you have on your credit report?How much have you spent on credit over the years?
10 Weird And Unconventional Ways To Make Money
When you’re looking for ways to make more money, here are a few unconventional and flat out weird ways that people are making money.
Lending Club Now A Mainstream Investment Option? 4 Years, $325 Million In Loans Issued, 50,000 Investors
Lending Club now has over 50,000 investors, and over 325 million in issued loans. Should they be considered a mainstream investing option?