Personal Finance Blog
Warning! Your credit score could be stuck. Good or bad, a credit score that isn’t improving (assuming you haven’t hit the 800+ credit elite) means that you’re not achieving your full credit potential. More importantly... it means you’re … [Read more...]
We’re kicking off a new series here at the Quizzle Wire, which takes a look at the best wallet-friendly mobile apps that will help you save money, time and your sanity. First up is an app called "Key Ring." Let's take a closer look: App Name: … [Read more...]
Finding and viewing houses during the home buying process can be dizzying, especially for first-time home buyers. Before you start looking at homes, it’s important to set your housing priorities. This is a list of features and amenities that you … [Read more...]
With all the debate about the new federal Affordable Healthcare Act, there is not much discussion on how to find health insurance for your budget now. Some of the changes have already happened. For instance, your children can stay on your plan … [Read more...]
During the housing boom, many Americans became enamored with the idea of “trading up” in the housing market – bigger homes, massive square footage, plenty of extra storage space, multiple guest bedrooms and bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, huge … [Read more...]
By: Michael Dolen We all know Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” It’s actually a misquote, but that’s neither here nor there. The bottom line is that the spirit of this lesson is a cornerstone for good … [Read more...]
This is the last article in our 10-part series covering money-saving strategies at the nation's largest retail grocers, including CVS, Kroger, Walgreens, Target, Safeway, Rite Aid, Walmart, Albertsons and Whole Foods. For our final post, … [Read more...]
Want to start a new side business but you’re afraid of the overhead costs involved with investing in equipment? Well, for some business ventures, you might already have the tools you need lying around the house. Here are a few ideas for making a … [Read more...]
There is no doubt that the prices of houses are making it a highly attractive time for people to buy a home. This is not the case for everyone, however. Just because the prices of homes are right does not mean that it’s the right time to buy. … [Read more...]
By: John D. Buerger, CFP® I believe that every person in this country could use some financial planning help to make the smartest choices possible with their money. From my perspective as a wealth coach and Certified Financial Planner … [Read more...]
By: Daniela Baker You already know that maintaining your car by changing the oil when you should, checking tire pressure regularly, and getting an engine tune-up once in a while is a great way to save money by preventing further expensive repairs … [Read more...]
