Are you interested in constructing a portfolio of companies to invest in the good ole U.S.A? If so, then I have a portfolio for you. It’s a diversified portfolio of American companies stocks that should benefit as the economy recovers. Unlike … [Read more...]
Understanding The Differences Among Tax Credits, Deductions, and Adjustments
October 28, 2010 by
Anytime somebody mentions a tax "write-off”, it sounds pretty good. It means the money you're spending now is money you don't have to pay in taxes...right? Not so fast. The term tax "write-off" is thrown around too much. And, unfortunately, … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About Finding Health Insurance
October 27, 2010 by
I pride myself on being a financially savvy twenty-something -- I have a budget, decent savings, a Roth IRA, and no debt. But when it came to one of the most important financial decisions I've had to make, I was clueless. I'm talking about health … [Read more...]
The Case for Buying a New Car
October 26, 2010 by
New or used? It’s a conundrum as old as cars themselves: Buy new and enjoy the security of new-car reliability and a factory warranty? Or Buy used and save thousands on depreciation? Now, if I were to poll personal finance bloggers, I'd … [Read more...]
How Do You Budget For—And Pay For—Your Holiday Spending?
October 21, 2010 by
I admit that when it comes to holiday shopping, I’m a procrastinator. I have been witnessed scurrying to the mall or Target on Christmas Eve. That said, I do begin to put some money aside around this time of year so my Christmas shopping doesn’t … [Read more...]
For Football Season, Four Money-Saving Tips on Game Day
October 21, 2010 by
You wake up to College Game Day with Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso on television every Saturday morning. The air is cool and crisp. Your weekends are planned around important games. Fall...and football season...is in full effect! And every true … [Read more...]
Three Small Financial Tweaks You Should Make Before Winter
October 19, 2010 by
The end of the year is fast approaching. Soon you’ll be bellying up to your Thanksgiving feast and perhaps playing chicken with other holiday shoppers in some mall parking lot. Of course, you may be thinking about your holiday shopping already. And … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Credit Card for Your Spending Style
October 18, 2010 by
As I contemplated changing my everyday credit card to the Chase Freedom card; I’ve been pondering one of my favorite financial topics…credit card strategy. In other words, how does one maximize the benefits of credit cards---mainly short-term … [Read more...]
In Brief: Working Fewer Hours, Raising Chickens, and the Secret to Financial Success
October 15, 2010 by
Here are a few stories from around the Web that we really dug this week. Click on the linked summary to read the full story. Good Financial Cents: Prepaid services that are worth it and some that aren't. Budgets Are Sexy: Chicken farming as … [Read more...]
