8 Financial Steps Every Family Must Take
by admin on 22/02/10 at 4:58 pm
Becoming a parent means getting your financial house in order. While you could let your finances slide a bit when you were single, you now have people depending on you. Doing some basic financial planning today can mean the difference between making your golden years happy [...]
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If you talk to any real estate agent you’ll hear the same mantra: it’s a great time to buy a home. Realtors said it in 2001 when home prices were climbing steadily, they said it when prices peaked in 2005, and they continue to say it today. [...]
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If you have been looking at your checking account or money market statements recently you may have noticed an eye-opening number: zero. That’s the yield that many banks are offering to checking or money market customers – yes, that’s a 0.0% return for giving your money to [...]
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Tired of getting zapped with a $35 overdraft fee when you use your debit card? You may be in luck – some of the nation’s largest banks are finally taking steps to do away with overdraft charges.
Starting this summer Bank of America – the country’s largest bank and biggest debit card issuer – will [...]
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If you’re looking to make some extra money on the side eBay auctions can be an excellent choice. Over the years millions of people have tapped into the power of the eBay marketplace to add much-needed dollars in their pocket each month. While it’s relatively easy to make a small amount of extra [...]
Full StoryHow No Fault Auto Insurance Works
“No fault insurance” is a general term that is used to describe any auto insurance system that requires drivers to carry their own car insurance and that places limitations on their ability to sue other drivers for damages.
In an accident, under no fault laws, your auto insurance company will pay for your damages (up to [...]
Health Savings Accounts 101
Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) can be a great way to save for medical expenses on a tax advantaged basis. Just like it pays to be informed of the various policy options when comparing car insurance it can also pay off to know the basics of the different types of health insurance plans when beginning your [...]
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Understanding the basics of where to find a money order, how money orders keep your money safe, and when you should utilize a money order are all important things to understand before attempting to search for a money order or cashiers check. Just like credit cards can be abused if not used in a responsible [...]
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If you are looking for a new credit card, finding the right fit for your needs is crucially important. Whether you want a low interest card or one that provides a range of reward points, there are literally hundreds of credit cards available to the average consumer. Sorting through the various options and [...]
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