Articles by Peter Anderson

Peter Anderson is a Christian, husband to his beautiful wife Maria, and father to his little boy, Carter. He loves reading and writing about personal finance, and also enjoys a good board game every now and again. You can find out more about him on the about page. Also check out his social profiles at Google Plus, Twitter and Facebook.

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How Big Should A Car Down Payment Be?

May 23, 2012
How big should a car down payment be?

Most of us need to have a reliable car to get from point A to point B. But how much of a down payment should we put down when buying a car? 10? 20%? Or should we only pay 100% in cash?

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Lending Club Returns Closing In On 12%: Lending Club Could Cross $1 Billion In Total Loans By End Of Year

May 17, 2012
Lending Club Returns

My returns in Lending Club have continued to improve and now show a net annualized return of 11.93%. Lending Club could also be surpassing $1 billion in loans this year.

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How And Why To Check Your Credit Score If You Plan On Buying A House

May 16, 2012
credit score impact on mortgage rate

When buying a new home it is important to monitor your credit situation as credit scores from FICO or other agencies can have a big impact on what mortgage rate you receive.

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50 Ways To Make Money: Maximizing, Creating And Increasing Your Income

May 11, 2012
50 ways to make money

Here are more than 50 ideas for ways to make money to pad your bottom line. From maximizing current income, to making money on your hobby to creating a side business.

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50 Easy Ways To Save Money Every Month

May 3, 2012
ways to save every month

There are a lot of easy ways to reduce your spending, and save money every month. Here are 50 ways you can reduce your recurring expenses, cut money leaks and improve your bottom line.

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Unexpected Expenses Always Seem To Pop Up When They Are Least Convenient: How To Plan For Them

May 2, 2012
unexpected expenses

It always seems that unexpected expenses seem to pop up at the end of the month when our cash flow is lowest. How can you deal with those unexpected expenses?

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How To Setup A Custodial Account For A Minor To Help Them Save Or Invest

April 27, 2012
How To Setup A Custodial Account

There are times where you may want to setup an account for a minor child, and a custodial account under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act may be something to investigate.

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Financial Literacy Month: Why Being Knowledgeable About Personal Finance Will Save You From The Unexpected

April 23, 2012
Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month, and was officially designated as such by the US Senate in 2003. Here’s are some reasons why financial literacy is so important.

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Taxmageddon: Will We See A Huge Tax Increase Due To Expiring Tax Breaks At End Of 2012?

April 19, 2012
Taxmageddon Tax Increase

At the end of 2012 a whole host of tax breaks are all expiring at once. It is being called “Taxmageddon” and unless something is done the average household could see a huge tax increase.

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8 Tips For Amending Your Tax Return When You Make A Mistake

April 17, 2012
Amend Tax Return 1040X

It’s not uncommon for people hurrying to file their taxes before the deadline to make a mistake. What are some things to remember when amending your tax return?

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What Should I Do If I Can’t Pay My Taxes? What Options Do I Have?

April 16, 2012
do i need to file taxes?

Tax returns are due on April 17th this year, and many people have already filed. What if you haven’t filed yet, and you’re not able to pay your taxes? What options do you have?

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Betterment.com Investing Website Video Review: Walkthrough Of Account Setup And Investing Tools

April 13, 2012
Betterment Video Review

Betterment.com has become a very attractive investing option for folks who want a simple and less hands on approach to long term investing. Here’s a video walkthrough of their site.

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Government Foreclosure Settlement Means Homeowners Could Get Reduced Principal, A Refinance Or Compensation

April 11, 2012
Government Foreclosure Settlement

The government just announced a settlement with 5 major banks that will mean some homeowners will now be eligible to receive reductions in principal, a refinance or compensation.

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Mint.com Review: Online Personal Finance And Budgeting Software

April 10, 2012
Mint Review

Mint.com is a personal finance management software that allows easy anywhere access to your family’s financial accounts, budgets and spending trends. Here’s a review.

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