Archive for the 'Savings' Category


Cash for Appliances

Cash for Appliances Program
Back in August, Cash for Clunkers was the big news in government relief for taxpayers. The program encouraged consumers to buy nearly 7,000 more fuel efficient vehicles in less than 30 days. A similar program from the Department of Energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is now in [...]


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What to Expect When Working With a Financial Planner

Even the most financially-savvy people sometimes need a little help – and the more money you have, the more you might want to make sure you are handling it as well as possible.
If you find yourself with questions you can’t quite find the answer to online, want to make sure you are handling a [...]


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Taxes—An Untapped Resource

You know the drill: once or twice a month you get paid for the time that you have worked, minus a series of taxes that have been conveniently deducted out of your paycheck before you even receive it. Because you never get to deposit that money into your bank account, paying taxes may seem like [...]


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How to Save on Health Care Without Skimping on Quality

Being frugal and saving money on everything run through my blood. I have patience, sometimes waiting years in order to score a great deal on an item I want, and I am willing to compromise on quality in some cases.
However, like many of you, health care is not an area I am willing to [...]


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Earning Interest and Dividends on Someone Else’s Dime

Interest is, well, quite interesting. Instead of your money accumulating in your mattress or shoe box, it can now accumulate plus earn its own money. Money earning money—what a concept.
And there are multiple ways to achieve this: you can open a savings account or purchase certificates of deposits in order to earn interest, or [...]


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