The Envelope Budgeting Method: A Total Beginner’s Guide
59% of Americans can't cover a $1,000 emergency—not for lack of advice, but execution. Here's how to pick the right envelope budgeting method and actually stick to it.
Work Travel Expenses – What’s Deductible and What Isn’t
Many people travel frequently as part of their profession, job or business. Internal Revenue Service codes allow these taxpayers to deduct travel expenses that are the “ordinary and necessary” costs...
Motorists say ‘Fill em up’ to Gas Credit Cards
With gas prices going up up up, Gas Credit Cards seem like better deals than ever.
Retail Sales Increase 0.2 Percent in August
Retail sales rose less than expected, with a 0.2 percent increase in August, reported by the Commerce Department.
Talking With Your College Freshman About Managing Money
A hard, but necessary, conversation you may have with your college-bound child is one on managing money.
Where to Go To Update Your Wardrobe For Your New Job Interview
Looking your best is essential when you dressing for your job interview. Unfortunately, if you have been out-of-work for a while, you may not have a lot of good office...
Bargaining – When to Ask for a Discount
Asking for a discount can save you money on the products that you need to buy. Here are some tips for when to ask for a discount.
Using Hukkster and Digital Folio to Save Money
Getting the best price is all about comparison shopping, and, with the help of Hukkster and Digital Folio, saving money online has never been easier.
Finding College Necessities on the Cheap
College can be expensive, but here are some tips to find back-to-school college necessities on the cheap.
Negotiating for a Used Car
Are you negotiating for a used car to get yourself a new vehicle? Here are some tips to help make your negotiations a success.
Health Insurance Exchange Promotes Competition
How health insurance exchanges are structured now promotes greater competition through transparency and price comparison.
See More
Most Recent
Is Housing Market Following Stock Market Pattern?
The stock market crashed. Is the housing market next? That’s not my opinion. And if you asked me, I would say I don’t know if that will happen.
Read More
Be On The Lookout For Closed-End Fund Bargains
With all of the Washington turmoil of late (ok, maybe years would be more accurate) and the massive debts being incurred, many people have been surprised by the stock (and bond)...
Read More
For Women Only
If you ask me why I think this blog is for men, I really don’t have an easy answer. Maybe because I think of do-it-yourself men wearing tool belts strapped to their waists as...
Read More
Closed-End Funds–Safe Leverage?
There are many different ways to invest, from stocks, bonds, ETF’s and plain old mutual funds. But there is a neglected corner of the investment universe that may soon be worth...
Read More
Smart Consumer Checklist for Buying a Used Car
Many consumers are apprehensive when it comes to used vehicles because they believe there is just too much of a risk involved. On the other hand, some people prefer to buy...
Read More
CFPB Lacks Oversight
In 2010 the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act was signed into law. The summer of 2011 saw the opening of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Since then they have been able...
Read More