The Secret of Massive Gains From Small Amounts Though it’s easy to flip a penny, you can turn small amounts into massive gains without choosing between heads or tails. The first step is to think small and in terms of a single penny. The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States gives you […]
Protect Your Wallet Against Appliance Breakdown With the Help of a Home Warranty
When the appliances and components we depend on break down, it’s a frustrating experience that takes away our confidence and peace of mind. We take these items for granted and realize how much we need them when a problem occurs. But such mishaps occur as the age of our items increase and wear and tear […]
Saving for College: Doable or an Impossible Nightmare?
Did you know 50 percent of families save for their kid’s college education? If you didn’t know, chances are you’re part of the 50 percent that doesn’t save – and, hey, there’s nothing wrong with that! Lots of financial advisors urge parents to think more about saving for their retirement, rather than saving for their […]
Credit Repair or Credit Reaper? How to Tell the Difference
Unless you have been sleeping for the last 5 years, you know that our country (along with a lot of the world) is in a financial bind. Of course, if you didn’t know it already, the credit repair ads on the television and Internet probably gave you some kind of clue. The problem for many […]
When Are Kids The Most Expensive? The Answer May Surprise You – Guest Post
My husband and I are putting together the family budget for 2014. For the first time this year, we’ll have both of our kids in public school — our littlest one will start all-day kindergarten this fall. Although some people don’t like the idea of kindergarten lasting all day–instead of the “half-day” kindergarten we all […]
Five Important Financial Benefits of Marriage
Marriage should always be about being in love with your partner and not about what you will gain financially, but when two people fall in love and get married, there will be certain financial benefits for both of you. Combining two incomes can certainly make a difference, but the benefits go even further. Here’s a […]
Infographic: Women, Children and Debt
Is it any coincidence that women, specifically women who are mothers, have little to a lot of debt? This interesting Infographic shows how age, relationship status and other factors come in to play when we think about women, children and debt. Infographic created by CareOne Debt Relief Services.