Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
Buying or Selling a Home at Christmas Time
Tweet A home in a neighborhood adjoining the one where I live went on the market shortly before Thanksgiving. In our combined neighborhoods, there are probably no more than a
Exploring Your Transportation Options
Tweet Anyone who drives regularly knows that the price of gasoline has dropped recently, back to levels not seen since 2003. This is good news for motorists who have been
Overdraft Fees Can Be A Real Budget Buster!
Tweet I was helping a friend with his checking account a few years ago as he had taken ill and fallen behind on managing his checkbook. While hospitalized, several automatic
Debt Solutions, Recession Style
Tweet We’re in a recession, we’re not in a recession. Depending on who you listen to and what barometer of measurement they use, we’ve either been in a recession since
Is There Ever A Right Time To Buy A Time Share?
Tweet Neighbors of ours recently returned from a trip to the shore where they stayed at a friend’s house. It turns out that these friends lent them the place as
Consumer Watch: Store Closings And Your Holiday Shopping
Tweet Christmas shoppers will be finding some fantastic buys this holiday season as stores vie for consumer dollars in a bid to hold on in a tough market. Unfortunately, a
On The First Day of Christmas….
Tweet One of the oldest Christmas songs still be sung is, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” a tune from 18th century England. The song has remained popular because it is
Happy Black Friday, Now Start Your Shopping!
Tweet Happy “the day after” to you and yours – the day after Thanksgiving, that is. Today marks the unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season, the countdown to Christmas
Let’s Give Thanks Today!
Tweet I’ve been taking a look at various presidential thanksgiving proclamations lately and have concluded that we, as a nation, tend to forget just how bountiful our blessings really are.
Looking To Save Money? Show Your Card!
Tweet Tight economic times means one thing: you need to find ways to save money or cut back. The latter is often the choice for some, but what if you
Feeling Sleepy This Thanksgiving? Tryptophan Could Be The Culprit!
Tweet With three NFL games scheduled on Thanksgiving Day, you might think that the lowly Lions’ performance against the mighty Titans is what is causing you to feel sleepy. Fresh
Shopping For Books This Festive Season
Tweet With the holiday season upon us, the challenge of finding the right gift at the right price looms large for many. This year, with retailers slashing prices in a
Skip The Gift Cards This Holiday Season!
Tweet Its Christmas morning and you’re opening up one of your smaller gift boxes and quickly come upon a gift card which can be used only at a favorite retail
High Yielding Savings Accounts, Online Mostly
Tweet Earning 3.35% on your savings account may seem like chump change, but if you recently opened your 401(k) statement and learned that your portfolio plunged by 20% or more,
Thanksgiving Traditions: Save On Groceries
Tweet Thanksgiving I find to be one of the most wonderful holidays of all, a day when Americans of every race, creed, and gender can give thanks to their Creator
