The holiday shopping season is almost here again, and identity thieves are on the lookout for careless customers who either misplace vulnerable personal information or leave it unattended in a cart. More than any time of year, this season is a prime time for stolen credit cards and swiped bank information. Why? Because your numbers and […]
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Even though I’m contributing money to an IRA on a monthly basis, and even investing in some dividend stocks in my individual investing account, I’ve always felt like real estate could be a better investment option for retirement income. The idea started with a family member who’s doing just that: relying on a portfolio of […]
If you have any doubts about whether it’s time to buy a newer vehicle, consider these four signs.
Be on the lookout for these scenarios when being thrifty can backfire and cost you more money.
Everybody loves to find new ways to save. After all, it’s quite thrilling to know you did something productive to save a bit of money even if the amount is miniscule. And plus, every little bit counts when you’re trying to build your savings. But could your money saving habits actually be hurting you? The […]
According to collegedata.com, the conservative price for a public university education last year was roughly $27,940 (in-state), while the conservative cost of attending a private university rose to over $57,570. After facing the news of expected tuition price increases yet again this year, students and parents will be looking even harder for ways to save […]