Taxes and the entire tax season can be pretty stressful trying to get all your paperwork organized, figuring out any deductions or claims that should be made, and of course, sitting down to fill out the right forms accurately and timely. But, for some people, there is a glorious light at the end of that […]
Do You Know What ATM Skimming Is?
Posted byPreviously I wrote about identity theft, both ways to protect yourself along with ways to recover from identity theft. Next I’m going to talk about a certain type of identity theft that is growing in popularity all over the United States. It’s called ATM skimming and it is very easy to fall victim to it. […]
Should You Reinvest Dividends?
Posted byEvery quarter some of my stocks pay dividends. Depending on the various mutual funds I own, I receive a dividend from them either quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. I have all of these dividends set to reinvest back into the funds they came from. Why? Because by reinvesting the dividends, I increase the return of those […]
Grocery Budget Challenge Results
Posted byDid you take the Grocery Budget Challenge to Trim Your Grocery Budget By 15% last month? How did you do? If you remember, some of my friends felt like their grocery budgets were out of control. Both families of 5, they shared that their grocery budgets were $800 and well over $1,200 each month. I […]
Smart Ways to Save on Summertime Fun
Posted byFinally! Summer is here, and if you’re like me, you’re ready for warmer weather, enjoying the outdoors, and barbecues. I’ve always loved summer, but in the past, I’ve always found myself spending more than I’d like to during summer. Between taking a vacation, activities, air conditioning, gas prices getting around, and more, summer can be […]
This is the time of year when the semester is over for college students, and they begin looking for a summer, seasonal position. Grabbing a seasonal position while you’re not taking classes is a great idea. You can save up to avoid student loans for next semester, earn money for books and other supplies, and […]
If you reference Obamacare and 2014 in the same sentence, prepare to get a plethora of comments from the group you are speaking with. This is because many additional provisions of the new Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (typically referred to as “Obamacareâ€) go into effect in that year. Some people are happy […]
Credit Card Bonus Strategies Q & A
Posted byFinding credit card strategies that generate free money and cash back is probably my favorite hobby. Probably? Ok, it is. Let’s tackle the growing list of questions readers have about some of the credit card strategies we’ve talked about recently. Bluebird Strategy We recently discussed how to Use Bluebird to Pay Bills with a Credit […]
The word “unemployed†has the ability to make anyone cringe. The thought of being without a steady income is scary. The irony of being unemployed is that you finally have all the time in the world to do whatever you want, but chances are, you’re so determined to find a job, all you are doing […]
NBA Checking $100 Sign Up Bonus
Posted byFor those of you who are big NBA fans and happen to be looking for a new checking account, this week’s Free Money Friday offer from BBVA is perfect for you – your ATM card will even have your favorite team on the front. How to Earn $100 Apply for an NBA Checking account. Make […]