Archive for November, 2010

3 Ways to Avoid Work at Home Scams

November 30, 2010

In this troubled economy, more and more of us are looking for work at home opportunities. But how can you differentiate between the real and the scam in a world still pretty rife with online financial predators? We give you three tips to protect yourself against work at home scams.

Top Money Tips: How to Get out of Debt, Stay out of Debt and Avoid Debt Altogether

November 29, 2010

Welcome to Quizzle’s Top Money Tips Roundup, where you’ll find this week’s top five most interesting, helpful and unique personal finance articles from around the Web. This week’s edition covers debt – how to get out of debt, how to break the debt-cycle, how to avoid getting into debt in the first place and how to wrap up your year financially.

7 Ways to Save Money on Your Holiday Shopping

November 29, 2010

The holiday season has officially begun. It’s the time of year when many Americans whip out their credit cards to make gift purchases. And, some spend money they don’t have. Don’t let the holidays flip your good money management upside-down. Follow these few simple tips for smart holiday shopping and you’ll find you can save money without sacrificing the quality of your gifts.

Health Care Reform and You: How New Health Care Legislation May Affect Your Coverage

November 26, 2010

The recently-passed health care legislation means changes will be made (or have been made) by many health care providers and insurers. If you are re-enrolling in a health insurance plan this fall or winter, you will need to take some time to learn about any potential changes. Statistics have shown that people spend an average of just 30 minutes choosing their insurance plan. This time around, 30 minutes may not be enough. Here are some things to keep in mind.

Happy Thanksgiving from Quizzle.com!

November 25, 2010

From the Quizzle family to your family, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

How to Know When a Personal Loan Is a Good Fit

November 24, 2010

Personal loans are unsecured forms of credit available to consumers for use in various circumstances. You can use them to pay bills, medical expenses, to make an investment, for leisure activities such as a vacation or honeymoon, for education, debt consolidation, home or car repairs; and the list goes on and on. While things are said to be getting better economically, there are still consumers who will need to take out a personal loan to secure their financial well-being. Here are some tips to better understanding how to know when your personal loan is a good fit.

How Your View on Clint Eastwood Can Help You Pick the Right Investments

November 23, 2010

Everything changes as you get older. And while few of us look forward to the downsides of aging – the joys of belly fat, wrinkles, thinning hair, and so on – one of the big upsides of getting older is gaining the wisdom and experience you just can’t acquire any other way. Your investment portfolio gets older, too. But unlike our waistlines, we actually want our portfolio to grow over time. And taking an age-based strategy with your portfolio is a simple approach to managing your investments effectively over the long-term.

7 Tips for a Frugal (But Still Delicious) Thanksgiving Feast

November 22, 2010

When surrounded by the tempting smells of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and other holiday treats, who wants to count calories? Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to forget that diet and just enjoy a nice meal. Of course, we can’t always treat our budgets with the same spirited disregard. Luckily, there are many easy ways to enjoy a delicious feast while keeping your wallet from starving.

Top Money Tips: How to Drop Bad Financial Habits and How Not to Use Your Credit Card

November 19, 2010

Welcome to Quizzle’s Top Money Tips Roundup, where you’ll find this week’s top five most interesting, helpful and unique personal finance articles from around the Web. This week’s edition covers how to keep up your smart financial habits (and get rid of the bad ones), things you should never do with your credit card, shameless debit card ploys, freebies for the holidays and fun, frugal activities to do at home.

Why You Need an Emergency Fund – STAT!

November 19, 2010

In more than a decade of financial planning for families, Certified Financial Planner, Kevin Worthley, has found a startling trend – most families do not have an adequate emergency fund. Yet, the consequences of not having such a safeguard can be disastrous. Kevin covers why it’s so important to have a rainy day fund and how to get started.

4 Ways to Avoid the Holiday Spending Hangover

November 18, 2010

The holidays bring many happy and joyous things. Even shopping for holiday gifts can be fun and exciting. It’s all in good fun until the credit card bills start rolling in. The credit card fog is one that can hang on for years to come unless you learn how to curb the holiday spending hangover before it occurs.

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