We love to love online bill pay. It makes automating your finances possible. It saves tons of time in our go-go-go world. But – like most shortcuts in life – online bill pay has some serious downsides. And I’m not just talking about our … [Read more...]
How To Start Freelancing: Four Steps To A Steady Second Income
August 6, 2012 by
More money is not always the answer. There are plenty of people with six figure incomes who are as financially hapless as those earning far less. That said, earning additional income can often help you achieve financial freedom faster. This is why … [Read more...]
Moving Advice: How To Save On Your Next Move
July 24, 2012 by
What qualifies me to give moving advice? Well, since graduating from college, I’ve moved four times. (In my entire life, make that 10 moves.) Some of my friends have moved twice as much or more in their lifetime. And if you’re in a military … [Read more...]
Healthy Meals On A Budget: Seven Tips For Eating Well On Less
July 20, 2012 by
As we know more and more about the benefits of fresh, healthy meals, it's no wonder that everyone wants to eat healthier these days. And of course, we want to do it without breaking the bank. Big food chains make it easy to enjoy a double, … [Read more...]
Flash Weddings: How to Plan Quickie ‘I Dos’ On The Cheap
July 2, 2012 by
Be prepared: The next wedding invitation in your mailbox might ask you to break the law. It may describe the stuff of spy movies: Sneaking into a museum and gathering around a popular painting without rousing suspicion of the guards. All in the … [Read more...]
Do Daily Deal Sites Cost You More?
June 11, 2012 by
Helicopter flight for two -- 61% off! Eyelash extensions -- 50% off! Four-course dinner at a 5-star restaurant -- 56% off! Four-day trip to Cozumel, Mexico -- 43% off! Thanks to sites like Groupon, Living Social, and dozens of … [Read more...]
Renter’s Insurance: When You Need It and How To Get It
May 29, 2012 by
Fire. Theft. Vandalism. Flooding. Scary, right? Although we hope it won't happen to us, anybody could be a disaster victim. And that's why home owners have insurance---to protect the roof over our heads and replace possessions in case the … [Read more...]
Special Tax Situations: Audits, Extensions, Payment Plans, and Quarterly Payments
February 23, 2012 by
Editor's Note: This is the last in our six-part No-Stress Guide to Filing Your Taxes. You can start at the beginning with Part 1: Your Tax Document Checklist. For most taxpayers, completing your tax return simply means mailing off your 1040 … [Read more...]
Need a Tax Break? Here’s a List
February 18, 2012 by
Everybody wants some tax breaks...or a few more. When it comes to taxes these breaks---credits, adjustments, and deductions---are always your friend. They’ll lower your bottom line, reducing the amount you owe or increasing your tax refund. So … [Read more...]
