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Is Your Brokerage Safe?

on March 4, 2010

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

on January 31, 2018

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?

on December 19, 2011

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

on March 4, 2010

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

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?

on March 4, 2010

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

on May 6, 2010

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?

on May 6, 2010

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

on July 14, 2010

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

on December 19, 2011

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

Signs of a Housing Turnaround

on March 4, 2010

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

on September 22, 2020

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

on May 3, 2010

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

on March 4, 2010

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

on November 7, 2012

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

Are Modern Necessities Necessary?

on March 4, 2010

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

Betting on Elections

on March 4, 2010

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?

on November 7, 2012

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?

205 Ways to Save Money

on May 29, 2020

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

on May 3, 2010

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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