Previously, I wrote about 7 Things You Should Buy Used to save yourself money. Today, I am going to write about 5 things you should buy new, regardless of the price. We all like to save money, but sometimes, that savings ends up costing us more in the long run. For example, when I first […]
Spring is finally here! Celebrate by doing some spring cleaning for your finances – you can gain some great inspiration from these great reads! Source: Details of the Day Finance Reads 6 Ways to Save Money on your Disney World Vacation. Being a parent usually means that a Disney World vacation is in the cards […]
This week’s Free Money Friday offer is a good one for anyone who has a lot of everyday spending planned in the next few months. Many of you noticed that the rotating 5% cards were missing some crucial cash back on spending at grocery stores and gas stations this quarter. Citizens Bank is offering an […]
I recently caught up on my magazine reading for the first quarter of 2013. In doing so, I discovered a Businessweek article on a very distressing financial matter in Cyprus, one that we should all be concerned about (and particularly the savers among us). The Cyprus bailout is a good reminder for all of us […]
First off, you are probably wondering what the heck the birth rate has to do with personal finance. Surprisingly, more than you would think. The main importance of the birth rate is related to Social Security and Medicare. If we travel back in time when Social Security was originally implemented, there were 5 workers for […]
Your credit score and credit report may not be something you think about often, but the fact is, when it does come time to need your credit score, it really does matter. Your credit score and report is a reflection all of your past credit history. A credit card company or someone looking to give […]
My friend Helen introduced me to Mystery Shopping about two years ago. I had heard about it, and was very curious (if not a little skeptical) about its potential in my money-saving toolbox. She mentioned in a conversation that she had not paid for an oil change in over three years. Boy did that pique […]
This week’s Free Money Friday offer is a good one for anyone who is saving for college because Upromise is offering a $50 sign-up bonus on their Upromise World MasterCard! Even if you don’t need to save for college, you can still get in on this bonus! How to Get Your $50 Open a Upromise […]
You look at your credit card statement. There’s a charge for about $700 from a merchant you’re not familiar with. “Honey, did you buy something from so and so for $700 last month?†“Why no, dear, I would never spend that much without talking it over with you first.†“Hmmm; I wonder where that charge […]
On account of our three year anniversary, I thought it would be a great idea to discuss the finances of a newlywed couple since it’s so fresh on my mind. Based upon the decisions that you made in the first article in this series, 6 Financial Topics to Discuss Before Marriage, there are several things […]
