When planning for retirement, we must be careful not to commit these 3 common retirement planning mistakes.
Archives for 2011
Are You Loyal To Brand Name Goods? Are Name Brands Better Than Off Brand?
Are name brands always better than generic or off brand products? Are you loyal to certain brands and would never think of switching?
Save Money By Doing Simple DIY Maintenance And Repair Before You Call A Professional
If you find yourself with a costly home repair, try doing a search online for tips on fixing the issue yourself. It can be easier than you think and you’ll save
3 Quick Ways To Recover From A Spending Spree
When I see the word ‘quick’ in an article title, I generally think that it’s going to uncover a magical blueprint for making money fast. Quick money and instant savings are popular article topics today, but the one you’re about to read isn’t quite so popular. In fact, I’d say this topic gets ignored online […]
How To Win Cash And Prizes And Get Free Stuff: Tips For Finding Contests, Giveaways And Freebies
Over the past couple of years I’ve learned that there are a myriad of ways online to get things for free. Here are some ways you can use to find free stuff.
Family Gives Back Over $45,000 That They Found In Their New Home
A man recently bought a new house, and found over $45,000 in cash stashed in the attic. What did he do with the money?
Famous Musician Bankruptcies: From Millions To Broke – Toni Braxton
Six time Grammy award winner Toni Braxton filed for bankruptcy last year, for the second time. Here’s a look at how she dug herself a 50 million dollar hole.
The Top 3 Reasons I Like To Own A Little Gold
Gold is probably one of the most misunderstood areas of investing and economics. Investors typically are split down into one of two irrational groups — those who always think gold is worthless and in a bubble, and those who always think gold is on a permanent one-way trip to the moon. The truth lies somewhere […]
Having A Budget Meeting Is Like Having A Financial Reset Button
Life has a way of becoming hectic, and your finances can quickly get out of whack. When that happens, sometimes you need to hit the financial reset button.
How Does The Leader Of The Free World Invest? President Obama’s Investing Strategy
This past week the President and Vice-President released their financial disclosure forms and revealed how they invest and save. Are there things we can learn from them?
Make A Total Financial Picture Spreadsheet With Account Logins, Assets, Liabilities And Insurance.. Just In Case
I put together a “Total Financial Picture Spreadsheet” that gives a snapshot of your finances to your loved ones in case you were to die or become disabled.
How To Get Your Spouse Involved In The Family Finances
For some reason, most people in this culture find it extremely difficult to talk about their finances, even with a spouse. Here are some ways to make it easier.
Opening A Roth IRA With Vanguard Just Got Easier As More Funds Now Have A $1000 Minimum
This past week Vanguard announced that they were lowering the initial investments for a wider range of funds to $1000. Investing just got more affordable.
How To Find Free E-Books And Reading Material For Your Amazon Kindle Or Other E-Reader
Finding good books to read on your Kindle, Nook or other e-reader device doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, in many cases it can be free! Here’s how.