Cash back debit cards aren't exactly brand new on the financial product scene, but this month one such card is making strides to prove it's ready to run with the big dogs. PerkStreetSM† announced last week it will now offer 2% cash back on … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding
June 30, 2010 by
At $27,000, the cost of the average wedding is as much as a down payment on a home. Unless you’re lucky enough to have parents picking up the tab, chances are you will be trying to cut corners somewhere! Everyone wants to have a special and … [Read more...]
Buying a Condo? What You Need to Know About Homeowners’ Associations
June 28, 2010 by
In this tight economy, many would-be home buyers find that a condominium is more affordable than a single-family house; offering amenities, such as a swimming pool or fitness room, which they could not afford on their own. Condo owners may also … [Read more...]
Personal Update: On Blogging and Life
June 25, 2010 by
Eight months ago, I halted my full-time blogging “experiment” to take a “real job”. For those of you interested in the “business of blogging” and my personal story, (I know, for one, Sam was curious why I would ever give up full-time … [Read more...]
Buying an iPhone 4? Beware AT&T’s Nasty Surprise
June 24, 2010 by
The iPhone 4 drops today. At least, for those lucky enough to reserve one before AT&T's Website crashed and Apple ran out of stock last week. But if you're throwing down for a new iPhone, buyer beware: AT&T, still the iPhone's exclusive U.S. … [Read more...]
Which Retirement Account Is Right For Me?
June 23, 2010 by
Unless you’re new to the personal finance scene, you probably already know that you should be socking away a good deal of money into one of those handy-dandy retirement accounts to prepare for your future. This is especially true for the … [Read more...]
Angie’s List: Pay a Little to Save a Lot
June 22, 2010 by
If you're moving to a new city, buying a home, or just need to find a plumber/doctor/lawyer and don't know where to start, it's time to consider Angie's List. What is Angie's List? Angie’s List is, according an MSNBC review, “the behemoth … [Read more...]
Strategies For Investing In Gold
June 21, 2010 by
With the recent weakness in the stock market, many investors are flocking to the safety of gold, which continues to trade near record highs. Economic instability has driven gold prices higher due to the rising national deficit in the United … [Read more...]
Free Exercise Ideas to Shape-up for Summer
June 18, 2010 by
Want to get in shape before getting into your bathing suit this summer? You may be able to do it without hitting the gym. Though there are always ways to save on gym memberships, there are also plenty of free exercise ideas that will help you get … [Read more...]
I Received an IRS CP 2000 Letter; What Do I Do?
June 16, 2010 by
A few days ago, I discovered a big fat envelope from the Internal Revenue Service in my mailbox. “Well, this can’t be good,” I thought. Inside was an IRS CP 2000 Letter. It had a friendly-enough-sounding title “We are proposing … [Read more...]
