Investing

Breaking Into the Stock Market Breaking Into the Stock Market

People save in order to be ready for retirement, a family vacation, new home or car... 

Tax-Free Municipal Bonds Tax-Free Municipal Bonds

Municipal bonds, also known as “Munis,” are investment tools that have guaranteed... 

High Yield Savings Accounts High Yield Savings Accounts

As the term implies, high yield savings accounts offer higher returns in terms of... 

ROTH IRA: Why Convert ROTH IRA: Why Convert

It’s a given that unlike the traditional Individual Retirement Fund (IRA), contributions... 

Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA

There are actually 11 different types of IRAs, but the ones we hear the most about... 

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Credit

6 Most Common Credit Card Traps 6 Most Common Credit Card Traps

To some extent, it is great news that President Obama has recently signed the Credit... 

Store Credit Cards:  Must-Haves??? Store Credit Cards: Must-Haves???

You are dying to get those hip knee-high boots and adorable pair of Jimmy Choo sling... 

D.I.Y. Credit Repair D.I.Y. Credit Repair

Does the following ring a bell? “What’s in your wallet?” “There are some... 

Divorced – But Your Credit Still Shares a Bed Divorced – But Your Credit Still Shares a Bed

“To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer... 

“Charge” It to Experience – How to Ruin Your Credit “Charge” It to Experience – How to Ruin Your Credit

Checkmate!  One false move and you’re doomed!  It takes a million acts of kindness... 

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Savings

Back-to-School Savings Back-to-School Savings

Back-to-school season can be both tiring and expensive.  School supplies, clothes,... 

Stretch Your Nest Egg Stretch Your Nest Egg

The global economic unpredictability has made planning for retirement a rather complex... 

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation – The Guardian of Your Money The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation – The Guardian of Your Money

The ongoing global financial crisis which has seen several of the world’s largest... 

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Debt Management

5 Tips on How to Deal with Debt Collectors 5 Tips on How to Deal with Debt Collectors

The easiest way to avoid debt collectors is to be totally debt-free. But what is... 

6 Most Common Credit Card Traps 6 Most Common Credit Card Traps

To some extent, it is great news that President Obama has recently signed the Credit... 

Mint.com – Your Thinking Wallet on the Web Mint.com – Your Thinking Wallet on the Web

For a person who is too busy to track down where his dollars go and to figure out... 

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Featured

Top 5 Home Seller Mistakes Top 5 Home Seller Mistakes

At last, you’ve decided to sell your home. You’ve figured that waiting for the economic situation to get better is getting you nowhere. With the prices plunging and people going after the lowest buys, you’ve realized that things could get even worse. The uncertainty keeps looming ahead. But don’t go ahead and sell your home just out of fear.... [Read Full Article]

Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA

There are actually 11 different types of IRAs, but the ones we hear the most about are the Traditional and Roth IRAs. Let’s look at them both to understand their differences. [Read Full Article]  Read More →

Economy in a Democrats’ Mind Economy in a Democrats’ Mind

When businesses are booming, the Republicans dominate.  Yet, when businesses are dying, the Democrats get the throne. Why is this so?  And now that the US economy is ailing, will the Mighty “D’s” bring home the bacon?  Economists believe they will do so.  Democrats are geared towards the progressive economic philosophy.  To them, it is the... [Read Full Article]

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