Archive for March, 2009

Is a Home Inventory Necessary?
Mar 27, 2009 - Nobody thinks it will happen to them. But every day in every city across America, families lose everything they have to fire, flood or other disaster. Of course, that's why we have insurance. But according to Stacy Johnson, there's one key ingredient that can hurt your ability to collect.

Credit Card Rewards Less Rewarding
Mar 25, 2009 - Credit cards can be a convenient alternative to cash, and one that pays you back with perks from reward points to frequent flier miles. But those rewards may soon be getting less rewarding.

Penny Wise, Pound Foolish? 5 Expenses NOT To Cut
Mar 23, 2009 - When it comes to the economy, it seems the headlines get scarier every day. Which has many Americans looking for new ways to cut expenses and add to savings. But trimming some expenses may save some now but cost more later.

How To Get A Live Person On The Phone
Mar 20, 2009 - Isn't it odd that companies that presumably want your business give you the runaround when you call them on the phone? But you know, you can fight back. You name the company, we'll tell you how to get a human on the phone... instantly.

3 Reasons to Try Temporary Work
Mar 18, 2009 - With the national unemployment rate over 7% and rising, finding work can be a full-time job. But there's more than one path to a new job. Here are the pros and cons of temp jobs.

Better Budgeting With The Web
Mar 16, 2009 - While battling the family budget is nothing new, there are new weapons out there that can help you win the war. Can free technology make you a budget winner?

Smaller Cars = Bigger Insurance Bills
Mar 15, 2009 - The whole purpose of buying a little car is so you don't have big bills. In fact, some smaller cars cost more to insure than bigger ones.

Is Now The Time To Remodel Your Home?
Mar 13, 2009 - Good time to sell your house? Not really. But good time to fix it up? Definitely. But you have to be careful about both the work you're doing and those doing it.

Adjusting Your Tax Withholding
Mar 10, 2009 - Take home more money by adjusting your income tax withholding.

Free National Vehicle History Database Coming Soon
Mar 10, 2009 - 17 years after Congress ordered one created, a free national used car database, called the National Vehicle Title Information System, may finally be in the works.

Claiming The Child Tax Credit
Mar 04, 2009 - You know your kids are tax deductions. Did you know that other people's kids might reduce your taxes too? The rules have changed. So if you've got kids living in your house, you really need to see this.

7 Most Common Tax Mistakes
Mar 03, 2009 - Every year, millions of tax returns are filed with mistakes... mistakes that can delay your refund... even cost you money. Want to avoid the most common?