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Health Insurance: If You Don’t Pay For It Now, You Will Pay Dearly For It Later

If you're not paying for health insurance right now -- because you can't afford it. Trust me, you will pay dearly for it later -- when you DO need it. Health insurance is an unavoidable expense that must be worked into your monthly bills and expenses. It's unavoidable. Here's why...

Should You Bundle Your Utilities Or Not? I Did…

I have finally come to the realization that bundling my utilities would also save me a great deal of money. Since each different utility service is fighting for our bundled services, I feel a bit fairly secure that if I don't like the way I am treated by one company, I can always move to another.

Can You Really Get A Credit Report For Free?

I started hearing reports that FreeCreditReport.com is not as free as the commercials say. So I decided to investigate the claims for myself. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there is only ONE true way to get a free credit report...

Do You Have A Will? Here’s How To Write A Will + FREE Online Will Forms

If you need a will, here are some tips for how to write your own will, what it will cost if you pay a professional to write a will for you, and free legal will forms so you can write a living will yourself.

Buying A New Car? 6 Reasons To Pay Cash Rather Than Financing Your Next Vehicle

Here are my best tips when you buy cars for cash, rather than financing. There are certain benefits to consider when you choose to pay cash for used cars and new cars. Here they are...

Financial Literacy Programs Help Kids & Others Learn To Be Responsible With Money

Do you realize that the average high school graduate lacks the basic skills needed to manage his or her own personal finances? In fact, most children tend to learn all of their parents' bad financial habits and none of the good. Fortunately, there is hope...

Debt Consolidation vs Credit Counseling vs Bankruptcy

Hearing about Ivan's financial situation on NBC's Today Show made me flash back to my own college days when I, too, was in debt up to my ears. Jean Chantzky's recommendation for Ivan was basically to try credit counseling. Here's why, plus what to look for when you're trying to find a reputable credit counseling company...

Do You Really Need A Home Phone?

With the popularity of cell phones and Internet sites that allow you to talk online, it is likely that home phones may go the way of street corner pay phones soon. When it comes right down to it, home phones are really no more necessary than pay phones. Plus, home phones can easily cost a family $100 or more a month!

Why Parents Should Consider Moving In With Their Adult Children

I recently wrote about how adult kids living with mom and dad can put a drain on the parents' retirement. But if you turn the situation around, it could actually be quite advantageous. Extended families are good for finances...

Is It True That You’re Throwing Away Money If You Rent vs Own Your Home?

There are many advantages to paying a mortgage over paying rent. Still, renting a home is not exactly a waste of your money. Here are some interesting facts regarding renting vs owning a home.

Get Ready For Next Year’s Taxes… NOW!

Now that Tax Season is over and you have (hopefully) completed your tax returns and put them behind you, here are some things you can do to make the next tax season even easier. Things to do WAY before April 15th...

Series I Savings Bonds Reach An All New Low

Are there any incentives to purchase savings bonds right now? While I-Series savings bonds are less desirable today than they were just a month ago, there are still reasons you may want to purchase savings bonds at this time. Here's what you need to know about Series I bonds.

Your Dishwasher Can Actually Save You Money!

Measuring one method of doing dishes against another, dishwashers cost less and get your dishes cleaner than hand-washing alone. Here are some other things you can do to save money while using the dishwasher to clean your dishes...

What To Do When A Spouse Dies: How To Get A Handle On Your Finances

When your spouse dies, what in the world are you supposed to do next? How do you keep your head above water -- financially -- in addition to keeping it all together emotionally? Here are some tips for getting your financial things in order, so things will go more smoothly regarding money and paperwork after the loss of your spouse.

How To Stop Paying Your Bills Late And Start Paying Your Bills On Time

Catching up on your bills may not be easy -- especially if you are chronically behind -- but with a few months of sacrifice, you could get your payments on track and increase the amount of money you can spend on yourself. Here are some tips you can use to start paying your bills on time...

If You’re Living With Your Parents Now, It Will Cost You Later

A large number of Generation Y is still living at home with mom and dad, in an effort to save for the future. While this means these adult kids will have more money in their bank accounts to buy a home and start a family, it also puts a strain on Mom and Dad's savings. And they still have their OWN future to plan for.

Inflation Can Be A Good Thing …When It Comes To Savings Bonds

Can inflation actually pay off for us? Yep, here's how. According to financial guru Clark Howard, you should purchase savings bonds. Say what?!

What Happens To Your Mortgage (Or Your Car) If You Die?

If you die, will the bank be willing to do business with your spouse? Will he or she have to move? Will the bank foreclose on your home? These are things you need to consider when purchasing a new home. The fact of the matter is, you should consider purchasing life insurance to protect your mortgage. Here's why...

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