Preparing to pick up and move to a new city can be a daunting task in any economic climate, but with a long term recession dragging down the finances of American families, avoiding cities with a high cost of living has become a pressing concern. There are a certain regions throughout the United States which …
A vehicle purchase is an expenditure and not an investment. Shopping for cars is something that everyone does time after time in their life. However, it is not an easy thing to do. A lot of things need to be considered while buying new and specifically, used cars. One should keep in mind the brand, …
Did you know that e-filing (filing your taxes electronically) has been around for 25 years? In 1986, five tax preparers from various U.S. cities e-filed 25,000 tax returns. In 2011, over 79% of all individual income tax returns were e-filed. That’s over 100 million people! Efiling is more popular than ever. In fact, the IRS …
In this post we are going to discuss how to sell photography online. Photography is truly an enjoyable art because of the great freedom it offers. You can take many diverse types of photos you don’t have to be stuck taking the same type of photos everyone else does. You can be as creative as …
In this post I wanted us to discuss the question, should you buy a brand new or used vehicle. Since used automobiles are usually less costly compared to the counterparts of theirs only off of the lot, it’s not surprising which whenever the times comes, you’ll likely end up in the quandary of having to …
I have titled today’s post as, five common credit card questions answered. Credit cards can be complex, and even experienced cardholders have questions. Inaccurate assumptions about credit cards often prevail over the facts. We answer a few of the most commonly asked credit card questions. Should I close my inactive credit card accounts? The simple …
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Still paying off the bills and struggling financially? If that’s the case, then you aren’t looking forward to yet another special date with your loved one that will require you to dig deeply into your checking account. But don’t forget that dates such as those on Valentine’s Day are about spreading love, not money, which …
In this post we are going to discuss how to choose the right checking account for you. We’ll discuss what criteria make up a quality checking account and recommend some potential options. Remember that everyone has a different best so make sure to do your research and be an informed consumer. Again, let’s start with …
None of us are getting any younger, and you could swear that every time you turn around your child has magically aged; it seems like just yesterday he was taking his first steps and now he’s starting school! The point is time is flying, and your child is going to be heading off for college …
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Are you a frugality maestro looking for even more ways to save money? As an enthusiast, it amazes me that there are always parts of my life I can trim expenses from. Without further ado, here are the 8 ways that I find a lot of people miss: 1. Opportunity Cost The opportunity cost of …