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Is Your Brokerage Safe?
Is Your Brokerage Safe?

on October 3, 2008

With all the talk of banks going under, what about your stock brokerage? If it fails, is your money insured?

Stacy Comments on the Crisis
Stacy Comments on the Crisis

on October 1, 2008

I wanted to take this opportunity to say a few words about the situation we’re in, how we got here, what’s likely to happen in the days ahead and what you should be doing to protect your family’s finances.

Is Your Bank Safe?
Is Your Bank Safe?

on October 1, 2008

The FDIC just released a list of more than a hundred troubled banks. Is yours one of them? More importantly… should you care?

Defending Against Debt Collectors
Defending Against Debt Collectors

on September 29, 2008

Americans now carry more than 2-trillion dollars in debt, and as that figure grows, so does the debt collection industry’s revenues. But just because you owe money, doesn’t mean debt collectors can treat you like a doormat.

Outsourcing Your Errands
Outsourcing Your Errands

on September 26, 2008

We all have to do things we don’t like… they’re called chores. But what if you could take those errands and send them off to India? It may sound far-fetched, but it’s actually happening. Companies like GetFriday and AskSunday allow you to hire an overseas personal assistant, typically for around $12 an hour, who will be … Continued

Gas Saving Devices A Scam?
Gas Saving Devices A Scam?

on September 24, 2008

You’ll find all matter of gadgets floating around that promise to improve your mileage and save you money on gas. But, can a magnet really save fuel? Could you run your car on water instead of gas? Will a “tornado” boost your mpg?

Trading In Your Gas-Guzzler
Trading In Your Gas-Guzzler

on September 22, 2008

You know gas prices are soaring at the pump, but what you may not know is how much it now costs to trade in your gas guzzler for anything getting better mileage.

What’s Your Car Really Worth?
What’s Your Car Really Worth?

on September 19, 2008

Used car pricing websites like Edmunds and Kelly Blue Book are supposed to take the same factors into account when determining the value of your used car. So why don’t they arrive at the same number for identical cars?

Investing for Retirement
Investing for Retirement

on September 18, 2008

There have been many books written on retirement investing and there will be many more. But I really don’t understand why a distinction is so often made regarding investing for your golden years, because basically all the investing you’re ever doing is for retirement. In other words, the whole point of investing is to make … Continued

Smart Uses for Credit Cards
Smart Uses for Credit Cards

on September 17, 2008

There are a few situations where using your credit card has some distinct advantages over paying with cash.

Signs of a Housing Turnaround
Signs of a Housing Turnaround

on September 15, 2008

With the housing market still in decline, many sellers are wondering when the turnaround will finally come. Fortunately, there are a few signs you can look for that will tell you when things are starting to look up.

Get A Lower Real Estate Commission
Get A Lower Real Estate Commission

on September 12, 2008

There are few things in life more expensive than selling your home, because that agent’s cut will run into the thousands of dollars. Is there a way to make it less? Sure: Just ask.

Locking In Low Gas Prices
Locking In Low Gas Prices

on September 10, 2008

GasBank.com, a new start up expected to launch within the next few months, is promising to let customers buy as many gallons of gas as they want, at today’s price, and pump it into their car whenever they like.

Frugal Lessons from Southwest Airlines
Frugal Lessons from Southwest Airlines

on September 8, 2008

Southwest is the only airline turning a profit and by digging a littler deeper into their financial methodology, you’ll find that adopting a few of their practices can save you money at home.

Real Estate Auction Warning
Real Estate Auction Warning

on September 5, 2008

Think being the highest bidder at a real estate auction means you’ve won? Think again…

Are Modern Necessities Necessary?
Are Modern Necessities Necessary?

on September 3, 2008

Looking for simple ways to save money? Cut out these six unnecessary necessities from your life and save hundreds each year.

Betting on Elections
Betting on Elections

on September 2, 2008

The University of Iowa sponsors a low-stakes trading market where participants can put wagers on “political futures”. The surprise? Betters are more accurate than polls at predicting election outcomes.

What Are Short Sales?
What Are Short Sales?

on August 29, 2008

The nation’s ongoing housing crisis has many would-be homeowners looking for the bargain of a lifetime. One way of buying cheap is foreclosures… another is with a short sale. But what is a short-sale and how does it work?

Cash in a wallet
205 Ways to Save Money

on August 28, 2008

This is an excerpt from my first book, Life or Debt. You won’t be able to use every tip, but you’ll definitely be able to use some!

3 Tips for the Web Marketing Newbie
3 Tips for the Web Marketing Newbie

on August 27, 2008

If you own a small business, you know that the internet can mean the difference between profit and loss. So it pays to make sure that the online part of your business is as good as possible. We found one Internet marketing guru with some simple tips to effectively market your web site online.

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