Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
You Can Save Money On Healthcare Costs
Tweet Consumers today are being battered by high fuel costs and a sharp rise in groceries, while seeing wages remain virtually stagnant. When consumer confidence is down, the whole country
Buy A Hybrid Now Or Wait For Government Incentive To Kick In?
Tweet Federal Intervention To Help You Buy The “Right” Car Never underestimate the federal government’s desire to steer consumers to purchase much more fuel efficient cars and get away from
Suddenly, Certificates Of Deposit Are Appealing Again
Tweet Nervous investors may be tempted to take what cash they have and stash those funds in a mattress, figuring that this is one place that their money won’t be
Sage Financial Advice From The Wall Street Journal
Tweet Scanning through the Wall Street Journal recently I came upon an article that answered many of the questions I had about the current economic meltdown. The article which was
Is A No Closing Cost Mortgage Right For You?
Tweet Consumers today are feeling the impact of a financial crisis that only seems to be getting worse. Much of the crisis can be traced back to a series of
Budgeting Your Vacation Without Trimming The Fun
Tweet When the economy turns sour, do people cancel their vacations? Absolutely not. In fact, when families are feeling stressed, they’ll often escape the confines of their homes and businesses
4 Steps To Applying For A Consumer Loan
Tweet The news lately has been chock full of reports about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac being taken over by the federal government while Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, AIG, WaMu,
Donating Your Car To Charity
Tweet Over the past decade, I’ve had the pleasure of donating three cars to charity, choosing to avoid trading them in or dealing with strangers who might be interested in
Combatting Overdrafts, One Charge At A Time
Tweet Overdraft Charges Galore Your checking account is low, showing a balance of just $81. Payday is tomorrow, but the rent is due today, so you decide to write a
Credit Freeze? Brrr!
Tweet Identity theft has gotten to be such a insidious problem that many consumers are requesting that they have their credit records frozen in order to keep thieves from opening
You Can Raise Your FICO Credit Score!
Tweet FICO, which stands for Fair Isaac Corporation, is a term which describes your personal credit score. That score is used by lenders who will determine if you qualify for
Preparing Your Home For Cooler Weather
Tweet Summer’s time is almost over, a season of carefree activity, backyard barbecues, and trips to the lake or to the ocean. Already, some areas of the country are seeing
How To Hire A Home Contractor
Tweet Your Home Remodeling Contractor If you’re planning to have any sort of renovation done to your home, whether that means rewiring the house, adding a family room, or replacing
Adding A Half Bath — A Win-Win Renovation!
Tweet Before starting any home improvement project it is good to weigh your plans with the benefits that it will provide. After all, your budget sets the tone on what
Do You Really Need Mortgage Protection Insurance?
Tweet The thought that you may die or become incapacitated can come to mind from time to time, but if you’re like most people you say a prayer and quickly
