When it comes to high yield savings accounts, interest isn’t everything. On a $10,000 balance, the monthly difference in earnings between a 3.25% APY and 3.30% is $0.50. A more important question is: With this online savings account, how can I move … [Read more...]
So, You Wanna Buy a Condo? Five Questions to Ask Before Buying
July 9, 2008 By
Sick of renting, but not ready to spend your Saturdays on a lawn mower? Often featuring desirable locations, minimal maintenance, and smaller price tags than single-family homes, it’s no wonder young homebuyers find condos attractive. But living in … [Read more...]
American Express Launches Text Message Balance Inquiries
July 8, 2008 By
American Express announced a new service allowing holders of American Express credit cards the ability to review credit card balances on their mobile phones by sending a text message to “MYAMEX”. Consumers with Chase credit cards already … [Read more...]
Credit Card Delinquencies Rising: How To Avoid Falling Behind
July 7, 2008 By
Credit card and loan delinquencies are on the rise, reports the American Bankers Association. Existing mortgage woes, a shaky job market, and rocketing gas and food prices may be to blame, but falling behind on credit card payments is bad, bad news … [Read more...]
Your First Mortgage: How to Apply and Get Approved
July 7, 2008 By
Mortgage crises or not, it’s still a great time to buy your first home. Be smart, however, and have a pre-approved mortgage in hand before going house hunting. Applying for (and getting approved for) a mortgage before you shop could save you time, … [Read more...]
Avoid Airline Checked Bag Fees: How to Carry-On On Every Flight
July 3, 2008 By
Surprised by new fees to check luggage at the airport? Don’t be. A Boeing 737 burns between 650 and 900 gallons of fuel an hour, so airlines are feeling the pinch of sky-high fuel prices just like the rest of us. That said, we still don’t feel … [Read more...]
At MoneyAisle, Banks Bid for Your Deposits
July 2, 2008 By
If you're just starting to stash away a few hundred dollars for a rainy day, you probably don't give your savings account's interest rate much thought. But if you need to save $1,000 or more in an FDIC insured account, you might feel like you deserve … [Read more...]
Tire Shopping: Save Money on Your Car's New Kicks
July 1, 2008 By
Few parts of your car are as important to safety, comfort, and fuel economy as your tires, which should be replaced approximately every 50,000 miles, 5 years, or when they begin to show excessive wear. But with new tires running between $60-$200 each … [Read more...]
I'm David Weliver. At 26, I had NO savings and NO financial plan. I was maxed out, stressed out, and fed up. Then, I changed. I repaid $80k of debt, tripled my income, and bought a home. I'll show you how to get similar results. 