The first day of spring has come and gone, officially marking the time of year to clean house – and not just your literal home. It’s also the perfect season to tidy up your finances. Just like you might have a “to do” list for your house spring cleaning tasks, here are 12 simple to dos to help you clean your financial house.
Archive for March, 2010
12 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Finances
March 30, 2010The Pros and Cons of Paperless Billing
March 29, 2010Many industries have recently switched to the “going green” ideals of operating on a paperless system. According to PayItGreen.com, if 20 percent of American households switched from paper to electronic bills, statements and payments each year, the collective impact would:
Don’t You Wish Your Credit Was As Good As Your Game?
March 25, 2010If it isn’t, get in the know today at Quizzle.com, the ONLY site on the Web that gives you BOTH a totally free credit report and free credit score, no catches, no trial subscriptions, no credit card required.
7 Things Every Apartment Renter Should Know
March 23, 2010If you’re a renter, you’re in good company. More than 95 million Americans rent their homes, according to the American Tenants Association. Maybe you live in a part of the country where the costs of home ownership are out of reach. Perhaps you don’t have the time or desire to tend to a home. Or [...]
How NOT to Improve Your Credit Score
March 19, 2010When it comes to credit, I learned the hard way. And the very personal way. Many years back, I thought I’d take a shot at upping my credit score. I was fresh out of college, didn’t have much in way of established credit, but of course, thought I knew it all. The best way to [...]
4 Things to Know Before Moving Out of Your Parents’ House
March 18, 2010By: Shelby Patru After spending four or more years away from home while in college, it’s natural to want to continue that feeling of freedom. But it’s not always possible to stay out on your own when student loans have piled up and your new job doesn’t offer health insurance. This leads to the only [...]
Financial Advice for 20-Somethings: Retirement Savings
March 10, 2010As a 20-something, I’m finding more often than not that I’m in great need of guidance when it comes to financial decisions. Thankfully, I have people within my reach that are much more money-savvy than I. They’re who I turn to with any and all of my questions about managing money. With a little help [...]
Tax Records to Keep and How Long to Keep Them
March 8, 2010April is fast-approaching and with it, tax time. While tax preparation seems to get a little bit easier each year with the prevalence of online tax prep software, there’s still one question that leaves many Americans scratching their heads: What records should I hang onto for tax purposes and how long should I keep them? [...]
