Archive for April, 2010
9 Tips to Save on Appliance Purchases
Apr 29, 2010 - The "Cash for Appliance Clunkers" program is the latest way to save on new, energy efficient appliances, but it's certainly not the only way. Whether you're planning to take advantage of your state's program or it's already over, check out these appliance-shopping tips.
Waiting for Change: Health Reform Timeline
Apr 29, 2010 - You'll be waiting for years for some major changes to health insurance. Others are right around the corner. Here's a look at the current timetable.
Micropayments: A Faster Way to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Apr 28, 2010 - Paying more than the minimum is the key to paying off any debt faster. But if you're having trouble coming up with extra money, making smaller, more frequent payments... known as micropayments... may be your answer.
11 Tips for a Less Expensive Lawn
Apr 27, 2010 - When it comes to your lawn, seeing green doesn't mean spending green. Here are some tips to keep your lawn green for less this summer.
Earn While You Learn With Investment Clubs
Apr 27, 2010 - Most clubs require that you pay dues to belong, but there's one type of club that might pay you to show up! If you're a beginning investor interested in making both money and friends, take a look at investment clubs.
GAO: Debt Settlement Industry Defrauds Consumers
Apr 27, 2010 - The Government Accountability Office recently called up 20 debt settlement companies, pretending to be consumers in need of help. What they found was an industry rampant with fraud.
How Your Home Insurance Can Vanish Overnight
Apr 27, 2010 - It may never have occurred to you, but if you're not in your home for any reason from vacation to renovation, you may no longer have homeowners insurance.
Uncle Sam to Sell 20% of its Citi Stake
Apr 26, 2010 - Uncle Sam announced this morning that he's selling 1.7 billion shares of Citigroup sometime soon. That's depressing the price of the stock today, but I'm looking at it as a buying opportunity.
Five Steps to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business
Apr 23, 2010 - Turning a hobby into a business that can support you and your family may not be the easiest thing you'll ever do, but it could be the most rewarding. Here are five steps that often separate those who succeed from those who don't.
Can You Hide Smoking from Life Insurance Companies?
Apr 23, 2010 - Anyone who smokes has considered it: quit smoking for a while, tell your insurance company you're a non-smoker, get lower rates... then, if you light up again, so what? Well, if that's your strategy, be careful not to get your ash handed to you.
How Much is Your Insurance Agent Making Off You?
Apr 21, 2010 - You'd hardly ask a commissioned car salesman to tell you have much car to buy. But odds are you're depending on a commissioned insurance agent for advice on how much insurance to buy. Just how much are these people making?
Traveling Overseas? Pack the Proper Plastic
Apr 21, 2010 - When it comes to fees, there are some cards you'd really rather leave home without. Here's a look at some of the best... and worst... cards for international travel.
A Healthy Gift for the Class of 2010
Apr 20, 2010 - Although the provisions of the health care reform bill requiring insurance companies to allow kids 26 or under to remain on parental insurance policies don't kick in until September, some major companies are giving graduating seniors a break.
Confusing Provisions of the CARD Act
Apr 20, 2010 - The new credit law that went into effect in February established new and important consumer protection from credit card abuse. But when theory becomes practice, sometimes things can be a little fuzzy at first.
Portfolio Addition: Citigroup and Huntington Bancshares
Apr 20, 2010 - On Friday, April 16th, we added 2,000 shares of Citigroup and 1,000 of Huntington Bancshares to our model portfolio. Here's why.
