Apr 2, 2013
Apr 2, 2013
Tired of the fees, low interest, or bad service at your bank? The infographic below shows how to switch to a new bank.
Mar 28, 2013
No other project is as crucial for protecting your home’s value as having a leak-proof roof. Yet a re-roofing job can be a nightmare, with your yard saturated with shingle bits and nails (probably leading to a flat tire), and dealing with unreliable roofers. Money...
Mar 25, 2013
Today with online banking and mobile apps, many people no longer bother to balance or reconcile their checking accounts. But even though bank errors are rare, there are still some good reasons to at least review your account monthly: See how much you’ve spent...
Mar 22, 2013
There are a lot of options today beyond buying appliances at retail stores. Surveys show that people are the most satisfied buying appliances at online stores such as Amazon, independent local retailers, and the QVC Shopping Network. And be sure to negotiate the...
Mar 19, 2013
Want a great deal on a great room at thousands of hotels? Try hotels.com, which has one of the widest selections of accommodation on the Internet–over 145,000 properties worldwide. A value-conscious traveler will check two or three sites, but we usually find...
Mar 13, 2013
Spiraling insurance costs are cutting down your choices. Major carriers like Prudential and MetLife have actually stopped offering individual long-term care insurance policies. Existing policies today cost 6-17% more than they did a year ago. Still, a long-term care...
Mar 5, 2013
With interest rates on savings accounts near zero, what do you do with your money in savings? Here are 2 ideas: 1. Get a high-yield checking account. You can earn nearly 20 times the rate of the average savings account and also avoid typical checking account fees....
Feb 25, 2013
There are several ways to save with the Coupon Network: Printable Coupons are grocery manufacturer coupons that you can print right away and use at any store. YourBucks® Offers are dollars-off rewards on future purchases. You can print YourBucks® reminders so you...
Feb 20, 2013
Yelp is a good way to find great local businesses like dentists, hair stylists, and mechanics. You can even use it to find the best places to eat. To find out which is the best, read the over 36 million local reviews written on Yelp by people who have used these...
Feb 18, 2013
Given the volatile nature of the world we live in, it is prudent to prepare yourself with a basic supply of food, other necessities, and money—in case of an emergency or a change in life situation. Emergencies or Life Changes When you hear “emergency,” you probably...
Feb 16, 2013
Looking for health supplements at value prices? Healthy Directions is North America’s #2 mail order provider of nutritional supplements. For President’s Day, they offer 25% off all orders, no minimum, plus free shipping on orders over $99. Just use the...
Feb 15, 2013
In 1995, workers said they expected to retire at age 60 on average. In 2012, the average worker expects to retire at 66. Benefits of postponing retirement: First, you can nearly double your annual Social Security payouts if you delay retirement from age 62 to 70. In...
Feb 13, 2013
Honey automatically searches for and applies coupon codes when you shop online. We’ve written before about the mobile app RetailMeNot that lets you find coupons and discounts for your favorite store. If you like RetailMeNot, we think you’ll love using...
Feb 8, 2013
1. Have money automatically deposited to your 401(k), savings account, or college savings account. This is a more sure way to build your savings. Although fewer than 40% of savers do this, it is easier to exercise self-control if your money is less available. 2. Each...
