It’s almost August, it’s sunny outside, and the last thing you want to think about is your tax bill for 2010. In fact, you have repressed 2009’s tax filing memory so deep that the phrases “April 15th” and “1040 form” don’t ring a bell … [Read more...]
Seller Carry Backs: Finance a Home Without a Mortgage
July 28, 2010 by
Most people have never even heard of a seller carry back, yet it can really pay to understand this real estate strategy. What is a seller carry back, anyway? A seller carry back is simply owner-provided financing. You may also see this advertised as … [Read more...]
What’s Your Car Really Costing You?
July 26, 2010 by
Photo by jauladeardilla. For many of us in the United States, owning a car is a necessity. We need a car to get to work. And we need to work so we can make mortgage payments, save for retirement, and pay for all those other expenses in … [Read more...]
Five Growth Stocks For Young Investors
July 22, 2010 by
You don't need to be a day-trading CNBC junkie to put a few growth stocks in your portfolio. In fact, a few well-placed growth stocks might serve long-run buy-and-hold investors well. Today, let's look at five companies that are good growth … [Read more...]
Credit Card Sign Up Bonuses: A Reason to Apply?
July 19, 2010 by
Credit card banks are masters of marketing; our household receives some kind of credit card junk mail several times a week. Banks are annoyingly persistent, but they’re also sneaky. One of the tricks? Credit card sign up bonuses. You know the … [Read more...]
Five Wedding Extras You Can Skip
July 16, 2010 by
Photo by fensterbme. Some say your twenties are the best years of your life. They are years to be carefree and have fun. They are years to grow as an adult, and to find your place in the world. They are also the years … [Read more...]
For Women’s Eyes Only
July 14, 2010 by
Guys, forgive what I’m about to say. The 2000s will be women’s century. The Atlantic recently ran a cover story called The End of Men. It outlined all the ways women are kicking men’s butts. For instance: So many more young women … [Read more...]
Refinance Now, If You Can
July 13, 2010 by
Holy cow are mortgage rates low. Still. And they don’t seem to be going anywhere. So, you're wondering: Should I refinance now? It all depends on whether you’re eligible and just how much you'll save. Are You Eligible to Refinance? To … [Read more...]
