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See if you are paying too much for auto insurance and how to make your payments even lower! This quiz includes a thorough explanation of the answers in order to help you lower your auto insurance premiums and save money.
Read moreThe average life expectancy of most cars is about 8 years and 150,000 miles. If a vehicle makes it to 200,000 miles, you are riding on borrowed time and the car is paying you back. Here are the best tips I've found to make your car last longer.
Read moreI learned a lot from my parents about money. Or rather, I should say, I learned about how NOT to handle money. My plan is to NOT pass these financial disorders on to my own kids. Here are all the best tips for teaching kids about money.
Read moreIf you have consistent, predictable, medical expenses that are already a part of your monthly budget, you can save money by NOT paying tax those medical expenses. By taking advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you get tax-free health care!
Read moreCommon sense tells us that it's cheaper to pay in cash than with credit cards and loans. But just how much cheaper is a cash payment? Here are some interesting facts to get you thinking about using cash whenever possible with some helpful tips thrown in about credit calculators and some fun cash trivia.
Read moreAll about your debt to credit limit ratio -- what it means, all the ways your FICO score could affect you, and how to improve your debt to credit limit ratio and your FICO score. Plus, how to tell if you've got TOO much debt!
Read moreIf you've been thinking about getting a secured credit card you'll want to know some basic info about getting a secured credit card and how they're different from an unsecured credit card. If you need to improve your credit score which is the best option for you? Wondering if you should cancel your secured credit card? Have no fear... I've got the answers to your questions.
Read moreDo you have one credit card JUST for emergencies? Here's what really qualifies as an emergency -- what you should and should not use your credit card for.
Read moreComparing auto insurance quotes online enables you to sit comfortably at the computer where, in a matter of minutes, you can narrow your options down to the point where you are confident that you've met your needs at the most reasonable price.
Read moreClosing fees can range from $2,500 to $5,000... or more! Looking for tips on negotiating closing costs? Here's a list of the home closing costs that can be negotiated, and those that can't.
Read moreDo you think you can truly afford the home that you're currently living in? According to Suze Orman, chances are you cannot. Here are some of the indicators that you cannot afford your home.
Read moreExperts tell us that the best way to stay out of financial trouble is to live within our means. Right? But there's 'living within your means' and then there's 'living below your means'. Which boat are you in? Here are great tips that will help!
Read moreI remember a time when I had no idea how auto insurance rates were calculated. I needed coverage and paid whatever I was asked. I realized I was spending more than necessary when I looked into low-cost auto insurance and I'm sharing what I found out about how rates are determined and sharing some tips for getting the lowest auto insurance rates available to you.
Read moreIf you're a member of Gen Y, and you don't have a savings account, then you probably don't even care! Generation Y seems to be experiencing a quarter life crisis. Here's what that means now... and for your future.
Read moreWant to become a millionaire? Here's the profile of the typical millionaire. It's a great list of things to strive for, and traits that you can actually achieve yourself.
Read moreThese days, your best financial move is to find your own creative ways to save money on the home mortgage. In effect, cheap mortgages are easier to come by than you might think. You just need to do a few things differently.
Read moreA collection of car-buying scams, plus tips to help you find the best car deal -- without getting taken. Before you buy a new or used car, watch out for these scams.
Read moreIf you'd like to make money in the form of a high-interest yield from the money sitting in your checking account, then these tips for finding a bank that offers high interest checking are for you! Here's how to find a bank offering high interest checking account rates right now, no matter where you live.
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