- Saving Money as a Newlywed Team by Nathan Dawson
As a newly wed couple, you may not always agree on things; however, when it comes to financial survival, the both of you will need to put your heads together and make some decisions with regard to money management.
211 words 2006-07-23 - Critical Illness Insurance Is Critical by Ivon T. Hughes
A difficult time in life can teach you what's really important. Just ask anyone whose life took a sharp turn when a medical problem was discovered. First off there are expenses, a difficulty for any family but which are a special challenge for any family who are covered by a limited medical insurance policy or have no insurance at all.
236 words 2006-07-23 - Protecting The Smallest Member Of Your Family: A Step-By-Step Guide To Pet Insurance by Burke Jones
Let’s face it – Fido and Fluffy are an important part of your family. Do you want to have to assign a dollar value to them if they become sick or injured? That may well be the case if you don’t have pet health insurance.
1018 words 2006-07-23 - 19,178 Identity Theft Victims Per Day - Are You One Of Them? by Andrew Obremski
Identity theft statistics are shocking. And we are told that it will only become worse, before it gets any better. Are you likely to be affected? According to recent studies, up to 7,000,000 people become identity theft victims each year, in the United States alone.
710 words 2006-07-23 - Choosing The Right Mortgage For You by John Carle & Sharon Gregresh
This article will help you understand the differences between a variety of mortgage options. There are many different mortgage products offered by the various lending institutions in Canada, so you may not know what features to look for.
757 words 2006-07-23 - Learning the Disturbing Facts about Credit Card Debt by Richard D. Schrader
When I received my first credit card in the mail at age 18 I was ecstatic, I said to myself, wow now I’m getting somewhere in life. This credit card company thinks I’m worthy of 500 dollars in credit.
1597 words 2006-07-23 - Teach Your Children About Money by Heather Peters
I firmly believe that if we'd been taught more about investing and basic money management in high school (and younger! ) my generation wouldn't have some of the financial troubles that they do.
501 words 2006-07-22 - How Do I Know Whether Or Not I Will End Up Saving Money When Refinancing My Home Loan? by Derek Gardner
To save money, you must live in your house longer than the "break-even period" – the period over which the interest savings just cover the refinance expenses. The larger the spread between the new interest rate and the rate on your existing loan, the shorter the break-even period.
515 words 2006-07-22 - Saving Money, Simply by Matthew C. Keegan
We all know how to spend our money, but do we fully understand how to save it? I am not talking about setting aside a reserve for an investment or rainy day purposes – both of which are good things – rather, saving money on everyday items.
447 words 2006-07-22 - Term Life And Whole Life Insurance by Ivon T. Hughes
Which type of policy is best for you, term or whole life? The answer depends on several factors, including: Your Needs. If you need coverage only until your children graduate from college, for example, you might be better off with a term life policy.
310 words 2006-07-22 - Credit Counseling Signs That You May Need Help by Nathan Dawson
Credit counseling is a viable option for those who are feeling the stress of being overwhelmed by debt. Credit counseling primarily offers assistance with working out a credit and debt repayment plan for an individual to gain control of their finances by creating a structured budget for an individual to follow.
1020 words 2006-07-22 - Health Insurance Needs Worry Older Americans by Ivon T. Hughes
Nearly 70 percent of older Americans endorse the concept of individual health savings accounts to help cover medical expenses in their later years, a new survey finds. The accounts would involve setting aside 1 percent of income to handle expenses not covered by Medicare, the federal insurance program for people aged 65 or older.
275 words 2006-07-22 - Rent Collections Via The Internet? They're Not Far Awayllections Via The Internet? They're Not Far Away by Dan The Roommate Man
Since the first rental units were built there have been property managers, a profession which requires both real estate expertise as well as a keen understanding of the human psyche. Property managers not only collect the rent and undertake repairs, they are also the bridge between owners and tenants -- two groups often in conflict.
939 words 2006-07-22 - Can You Stay Home? by Stephanie Foster
One of the first things you have to figure out when you realize that you want to stay home with your kids is whether or not you can afford to do so. You are probably used to living on two incomes, so making the switch to a single income may not be easy.
560 words 2006-07-21 - Should You Retire? by Henry Clark
Have you have reached retirement age and are contemplating whether to retire or not? Are you torn between retiring to your golden years or continuing to work for a few more? Here are a few tips to make your decision a little less painful.
455 words 2006-07-21 - 10 Tips To Reduce Your Exposure And Prevent Identity Theft by G.L. Bycz
Identity theft is the country's fastest-growing financial crime. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 27. 3 million Americans have been victims of identity theft in the past 5 years, including 9.
776 words 2006-07-21 - Basics of Hospital Expense Insurance by Jakob Jelling
Hospital expense insurance covers the expenses incurred on a patient’s hospital stay, provided he/she already has a subscription in this regard. Nobody has ever lived a life time without a bout of illness and a subsequent hospital stay.
592 words 2006-07-21 - How to Get Free Money to Save for Your Child's College Education by Angela McKenzie
Did you know that a college educated person will earn 2. 5 times more over a lifetime than someone without a post secondary education? College educated people are more likely to keep their jobs when times are tough and are more likely to be working than those without a post secondary education.
376 words 2006-07-20 - Balance Transfers Can Help You Stop Putting Money Down The Drain! by Claire Bowes
As you probably know, interest rates are at all time low right now and if you aren’t getting the best deal from your credit card company then they owe it to you to either lower your rate, or you owe it to yourself to find a better deal.
785 words 2006-07-20 - A Simple $20.00 Investment Can Protect You, Your Family and Your Nest Egg! by Diane T. Creston
NY - 07/23/04 - What if you discovered that twenty dollars could give you access to an array of valuable information that addresses the lifestyle, needs and financial interests of people 50 and over.
656 words 2006-07-20 - Slavery – It’s Economic in Today’s World by UCAnation
Slavery has taken a new dimension in our country. People are no longer owned and driven to perform tasks for no pay. Today, slavery is to our governments, with very little chance of ever breaking the financial bondage.
588 words 2006-07-20 - Home Insurance And Hurricane Preparations by Joseph Kenny
The violent winds, rains and storm damage from hurricanes can devastate communities and cause billions of dollars worth of destruction. The losses from hurricanes this year alone have surpassed that from almost any other natural disaster in years.
406 words 2006-07-20 - Life After Debt – Strategies for Dealing with Problem Debt by Brian Sabalinski
Honorably and ethically rid yourself of burdensome debts using the little known Negotiation Strategy, without having to experience the loss of control and privacy associated with filing for bankruptcy, consolidation, or credit counseling.
2760 words 2006-07-20 - Helpful Tips for Erasing Your Bad Credit by Talbert Williams
Bad credit can have a harmful effect on a number of things. Ifyou have a bad credit, then you may not be able to get a loan ora credit card on the terms that are favorable to you. Moreover,it can even prevent you from getting some jobs.
274 words 2006-07-19 - Grocery Coupons And Food Secrets by Steve Gillman
How do grocery coupons can cost you more than they save? When is whole wheat not really whole wheat? Why are some frozen foods better for you than fresh foods? Should you buy the small or large bananas?
697 words 2006-07-19 - Advice On Debt Consolidation - Make The Experts Work For You! by Talbert Williams
Do you know how many credit cards you carry? Do you have a list of long-pending bills? Do you know your exact financial situation? It doesn't matter whether or you're already deep in debt or whether you are on the verge of getting into it; you need some advice on debt consolidation--and not informally from friends--but from experts.
291 words 2006-07-19 - Buying A Home After Bankruptcy - Beware Of Shady Subprime Mortgage Lenders by Carrie Reeder
If you have a recent bankruptcy and are looking to buy a home, be careful of unethical or predatory lenders. Whether you are looking online or offline for a mortgage lender, it is becoming increasingly more common that subprime lenders are taking advantage of bad credit borrowers.
356 words 2006-07-19 - Innocent Spouses - Relief from Taxes by Richard Chapo
Historically, tax issues arising from bad marriages fell into the category of “better or worse” for marriages. The IRS granted no innocent spouse tax relief, but has changed its views. Tax ReliefWhen a marriage has problems, finances are almost always one of the elements that contribute to the strife.
420 words 2006-07-19 - Becoming One Financially by Nathan Dawson
When we think of marriage, most of us like to be romantic about it. Marriage brings images of engagement rings and a big white triple-layer cake. Nobody wants to talk about money management, prenuptials and other financial matters.
289 words 2006-07-19 - Identity Theft: Oh No. Not Them by Daryl Campbell
You'll never hear the end of it if you decide to press charges. And besides you're not even sure you really want to do that. They might pay you back the money. Not. The burden is on you to sort this mess out and the worst part is once a relative or friend steals your identity, it's almost impossible to trust them again.
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