Money Management
Property Values Plunge Yet Property Taxes Are Increasing
Tweet 2008 will go down as a year of contrasts. By late Spring gas prices began to surge eventually topping $4 per gallon by summer. Later in the fall, gas
You Can Save Money For A Down Payment
Tweet Homeownership Is Still Within Your Reach America is coming out of a strange fog, one that first settled down on our country during the heady days of the 1990s.
Smaller Cars Mean Higher Insurance Payments
Tweet Exchanging your large car or pickup truck for a small, economical vehicle will yield important fuel savings. If you are in the market for a new car, considering something
Save Big Bucks At The Grocery Store
Tweet Anyone who has done at least some food shopping over the past year has noticed a disturbing trend: grocery bills are climbing much faster than the rate of inflation.
New Car Incentives Continue To Grow, Expand
Tweet The rocky economy has something going for consumers, especially those in the market for new cars. End of model year incentives will be terrific, providing the opportunity for savvy
Cut Your Expenses & Start Saving More!
Tweet Four dollars per gallon gasoline is making a mess of many home budgets as is higher food costs, mortgage payments, and other consumer goods. The average American is feeling
AAA Reports Travel Bargains Await Vacationers
Tweet A cool economy could make for some hot vacation deals High fuel prices and an economy teetering on the brink of recession may not keep people from traveling this
How To Successfully Play The Rewards Card Game
Tweet Credit cards are the backbone of the financing industry, driving profits to those institutions who manage their programs well. Competition for customers is fierce and, although consumers typically hold
Why You Should Refuse To Cosign A Loan
Tweet Your adult offspring may come to you asking you to co-sign their loan. As a parent, you want to do what you can to help your children succeed, and
Clearing Out Cancelled Credit Cards
Tweet By Heather Johnson They act like magic wands opening doors for you and letting you buy anything you want, but be warned that these seemingly innocent pieces of plastic
The 4 Elements Of Your Mortgage Loan
Tweet Your home loan consists of four elements, two that you are probably aware of, and those are the principal and interest. Two additional elements, taxes and insurance, must also
Refinancing Precautions Consumers Should Consider
Tweet If you’re considering refinancing your home, you’re not alone. Some homeowners are scrambling to beat a pending mortgage reset while others are simply wanting to find a better deal.
Free Checking? Not So Fast!
Tweet Several banks in my area have launched marketing campaigns touting their “free checking” accounts for new customers. Wooing new business is big business and financial institutions are battling community
Pre-approved Beats Pre-qualified Every Time!
Tweet If you are looking to buy a home there are three different ways that you can show the seller you are ready to buy. Unfortunately, two of those are
Is Your Homeowners’ Insurance Sufficient?
Tweet How good is your homeowners’ insurance policy? Has it been updated since you first took it out? Does it reflect the big surge in home prices over the past
