Lose It Or File It: Stay On Top Of Your Paperwork During Tax Season
Tax time is upon us — so now is a great time to whip your records into shape! Here is a breakdown of what you really do need to keep – and what you can safely toss. Tax records. This includes not just...
View ArticleTRUE CONFESSION: Screw Paying For My Kid's College, I'm Saving For Retirement
This post originally appeared on Girls Just Wanna Have Funds. The article, Expecting the Expenses in the Washington Post highlights issues couples should consider when deciding to have children. Here...
View ArticleHere's What You Should Seriously Consider Before Becoming A Stay-At-Home Mom
This post originally appeared on Girls Just Wanna Have Funds. You’ve likely seen the “mom salary” story: what is a stay at home mom worth in dollars if paid by an employer for her daily duties? The...
View ArticleThe Blogosphere's Heating Up With The Roth IRA Debate
If your Twitter feed's been overrun with posts on the Roth IRA today, then you're not alone. It's part of a one-day movement—#rothiramovement—launched by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents. When Rose...
View ArticleSome Very Real Reasons To Stay In Love With Your Credit Card
While credit cards are fairly ubiquitous, they are from time to time criticized for being conduits to debt and blamed for tough economic times. It’s true, you shouldn’t use a credit card if it will...
View ArticleMoney Questions Every Couple Should Ask Before Starting A Family
It’s an exciting feeling when you and your partner finally decide that it’s time to start a family! Or perhaps you fall into the “surprise!” category and it’s, “ready or not, here we go!” As...
View Article6 DIY Tips To Rodent-Proof Your House For Summer
Finding out you have rats or mice in your home can be a shock, but they’re among the most common type of rodents around. Some home insurance policies will offer help in finding an exterminator if you...
View ArticleThe Pros And Cons Of Cutting Up Your Credit Cards
Credit cards can be both the angel and the devil on your shoulder; simultaneously a force of good and evil! Further, what’s the difference between canceling a card and just cutting it up? Depending...
View ArticlePlan The European Jaunt Of A Lifetime Without Going Broke
A summer vacation in Europe is the trip of a lifetime for many people, but one that they fear is out of reach due to the cost. Europe isn’t always the cheapest place to travel and with everyone’s...
View ArticleWarren Buffett Has Some Seriously Slick Investing Tips For Women
On Monday, May 7th, FOX Business Network’s Liz Claman will interview legendary billionaire and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charles Munger and Microsoft...
View ArticleGet Approved For A Loan When Your Credit's In The Crapper
Most people have a period of time in their lives that their credit is not perfect. Those with bad credit know that it is very difficult to live without access to credit. Fortunately, it is possible to...
View Article10 Money-Saving Ideas That Anyone Can Use
In today’s tough economy, saving money is a top priority for many individuals and families. Enacting money-saving measures can help families get through tough times today and prepare for a brighter...
View Article20 Ways To Save Money At The End Of The Month
For many people, there is often more month left at the end of the money. Sound familiar? It seems that we just about get caught up on bills when another one arrives – leaving us without that...
View ArticleSee The Pros, Cons, And Risks Of Forex Trading Accounts
Forex tends to be a financial topic that seems appealing but out of reach for many. Why? Unless you travel in certain financial circles, then you don’t really hear much about it or about the...
View ArticleMake Sure Your Family Won't Get Stuck Paying Off Your Debts After You Die
It’s a common myth that when your die, your debts die with you. However, that is not the case. In Scotland there are only a number of ways you can get rid of debt: by personal insolvency, by the debts...
View ArticleTake These Steps To Break The Paycheck-To-Paycheck Cycle
Today’s reader mail comes from Jennifer who writes: Hey Ginger, I’ll keep it short so you get all the important details. Right now I have a full time job where I’m paid monthly. However, my problem...
View ArticleSorry, You Can't Ditch Your Student Loan Debt In Bankruptcy
Y’all have no idea how I wish this were possible! But if you’ve been researching how to discharge your student loans in bankruptcy for any length of time then you know that it’s darn near impossible...
View ArticleSee What It Takes To Live On $30,000 A Year In Washington D.C.
DC is no stranger to the high cost of living you often see in New York City, Miami and Los Angeles. But can you live on $30,000 a year there? This question came up on a listserv I frequent and the...
View ArticleHow To Survive And Thrive On A Single-Parent Income
Most people would rather live on multiple sources of income than one source. However, life doesn’t always give us what we want. So, when it happens that you have to live on one income stream, how can...
View ArticleNegotiate Like A Pro When A Company Makes A Lousy Job Offer
The phone rings and it’s a job offer on the line! You’re so excited that someone is interested in hiring you that all you think of is yes, yes, yes – YES! Then you get off the phone and review your...
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