Money Management
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
Second Home Market Offers Some Fantastic Deals
Tweet Lost among the news about the current sub-prime mortgage meltdown is the housing market for second homes. Though the news media is focusing on the problems people are having
Those Nasty ‘Garbage Fees’ At Closing!
Tweet You’ve found the house that you want, have arranged financing, and are preparing to go to closing. Several years of scraping by has put you in the position to
Consumers Given Strong Incentive To Buy New Cars Now
Tweet It certainly is a buyer’s market for consumers who want to purchase a new vehicle. With auto sales down year over year compared to last year, many automakers are
Renter’s Insurance Is A Must!
Tweet Although homeownership rates peaked at nearly 70% of U.S. households recently, quite a few Americans are renting. Many are doing so by choice too. Homeownership isn’t always out the
4 Steps To Recover From Identity Theft
Tweet The topic of Identity Theft continues to surface regularly on the news, around the workplace water cooler, and in homes where consumers are trying to figure out the best
Buying A Home Post Foreclosure
Tweet If you recently lost your home to foreclosure, how long do you think it’ll take before you can become a homeowner again? 5 years? 7 years? Maybe even 10
