May 9, 2013
The US Social Security Office has stopped its previous practice of mailing statements to most workers. However, you can go online to see your earnings history and estimated benefits. See ssa.gov/mystatement.
Apr 19, 2013
Every year, millions of dollars in bank accounts, stock certificates, checks, insurance checks, bonds dividends, and security deposits are turned over to state governments because the owners cannot be located. Some of this money could belong to you! Companies are...
Apr 12, 2013
Need business cards, address labels, wedding invitations, rubber stamps, flyers, brochures, magnets, or yard signs? You can often beat local prices by ordering online with companies that have specialty equipment and low overhead. One company we work with is 123Print....
Apr 10, 2013
Summer is just around the corner and many of us will travel for vacations. The last memory you want is a memory of losing your wallet or purse with money, credit cards, and your ID. Here are some tips for holding onto your things: Take only what is necessary in your...
Apr 5, 2013
It’s a fact of life that we’re all going to die at some point. While it’s not something you probably want to think about, you can make things a lot easier on yourself (and your family) if you get everything in order now. Here are 7 simple steps to...
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...
