Before moving into the apartment I live in now, I had no idea that there is such a thing called Renter’s Insurance. To sum it up, it is there to protect you from any type of damage to your apartment and your belongings whether if it is fire, storms, theft, etc. I quickly learned that […]
Money Matters
Each Like the Other: Pre-Paid Electricity, No-Contract Cell Phones and Short-Term Cash Advance Loans
Please enjoy the following guest post. The business and culture of pre-paid (“stored value”) debit or cash cards continues its rapid ascent to realms far beyond the original debit cards that were tied to bank checking accounts. But not without controversy. In October (2011), the BaltimoreSun reported that Marylanders were experiencing “anxiety and distrust over […]
Cheap House Insurance Does Not Mean Cheap Cover
After every feast there comes a famine, and in the wake of the extravagant gift giving, feasting and guzzling of fine wine that Christmas entails, comes the spartan relief of New Year and the opportunity to cut costs and ease the financial burden the festive season has lumbered you with, through such things as getting […]
Change Your Ways with Money Without Struggling
It isn’t fun when people have to scale back because they need to save money. It makes life much less interesting. Consumers don’t have to make their lives less fun in order to keep more of their money in the bank, and they don’t have to have fewer things in their lives to save money. […]
Home buying: For the first time buyers
It is not always easy to buy a home, even if you are a veteran at it and this is your fifth house. It is especially hard when you are a first time buyer, there are many hurdles to overcome and I want to share with you some tips and tricks that you can go about getting that dream […]
Is Consolidating your Debt a good idea?
Many people have different views when it comes to consolidating their debts. I believe that when you consolidate your debt, it is best to take a step back and consider your current financial situations. Are your credits in good standing? what’s the current interest rate that you’re looking for? are you in desperate need to consolidate? One important […]
What makes a successful budget
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Ways to save serious money on utilities
With winter approaching, it’s best to think ahead and be prepared for the upcoming cold season. This means to cut back and save money on your utilities as much as possible. I’ve noticed that every winter, it gets colder and colder and the storms gets worse and worse. Maybe it’s global warming? Whatever the case may […]
Wanting or Needing to spend?
Many times I find myself asking why I have clothes or electronics from top brand names from local retailers instead of just going someplace online where I would’ve gotten them for so much cheaper. With all of my credit cards, personal loan and student loans and the harsh economy, why do I find myself spending on things […]
Finding ways to spend less
With everything the way it is today, I wish I would’ve spend less to save more back when I had the chance. It’s very hard to save when you’re offered the lowest interest rates of all time on savings, people are getting laid off left and right and the stock market not performing as good as people […]