Personal Finance Blog
By: Tammy Kraig, CFP® As an independent Certified Financial Planner, I've noticed a couple of emerging patterns, such as the large number of people who have nothing saved for retirement and no spare money to invest, or those who are young and … [Read more...]
Having trouble staying within your gift budget for the holidays? Free up some cash by finding gifts that don’t cost anything! Often, these gifts are more beloved to friends and family members than a gift certificate or a generic gift basket since … [Read more...]
‘Tis the season for buying lots and lots of presents. Video games, HD TVs, clothes, fancy phones and music players are on everyone’s list. But this season that is so much about spending money can also be about giving money to well-deserving … [Read more...]
In part one of this article, we looked at some key “to do” items to get your financial house in order in time for the new year. In addition to monitoring your credit, debts and savings, there are also some smart moves you can make to save on 2010 … [Read more...]
The end of each year brings a time for reflection and renewal, and this is especially valuable when it comes to personal finance. As the year 2010 comes to a close, are you better off financially than you were on January 1? What would you like to do … [Read more...]
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 why marriage might not be good for your … [Read more...]
There are few things more fun than going to the movies for a showing of the hottest new film, bucket of popcorn in your lap and cold soda at your side. There are also few things more expensive than a night at the movies. Nowadays, a ticket can cost … [Read more...]
By: Gelasia Steed, CFP® Santa baby, slip a little envelope under the tree for me! Nothing says “I love you” like a hunk of cash to buy what you want when you want it. In fact, you probably already bought yourself several little gifts while … [Read more...]
By: Tim Chen If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you’re not alone. More than 1.4 million Americans filed for bankruptcy just last year. For many of these people, bankruptcy allowed them to escape from financial ruin and begin the long … [Read more...]
By: Gina Pogol, HSH.com Short sales differ from most home purchases in almost every way. At every step, from shopping to negotiating to mortgage financing, short sale properties are just harder to deal with. Here's what you need to know. A … [Read more...]
In part one of this article, we looked at some ways to cut back on your holiday spending. Many families find that holidays are more enjoyable without all the stress and shopping – have you considered some of these options to save money while having … [Read more...]
