5 Investing Mistakes That Could Destroy Your Portfolio

March 8, 2012
Investing Mistakes to avoid

Whenever you invest, you are taking on a certain amount of risk. There is always the chance that you could lose money. There is no way to completely get rid of investment risk. However, there are things you can do to improve the chances of seeing more gains than losses — and mistakes to avoid. [...]

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Keep Your Grocery Bill Down: Avoid Overpriced Grocery Items

March 7, 2012
Save on groceries

Where you shop does matter. Making purchases of personal items or batteries at the grocery store is just begging to pay too much. When you buy these items at a grocery, you are paying for convenience, and the items are normally marked up. However, non-food items aren’t the purchases that might be overly-expensive at the [...]

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Beware Of Tax Scams When Filing Your Return

March 6, 2012
Tax filing scams

Filing your taxes can be confusing enough without having to deal with scam artists and their tax scams. Here are some scams to be wary of this year when you file.

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A Sad Week At Our House. Saying Goodbye To Aunt Jan And Other Loved Ones

March 5, 2012
Jan Holmes

This past week has been a rough one at our house. It all started last week when we heard that my wife’s uncle had passed away. His passing wasn’t a huge surprise as he’d been struggling with a variety of illnesses over the past year or two, and had been going slowly downhill. He passed [...]

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Will You Have To Pay Taxes On Forgiven Mortgage Debt Or Principal Reduction After A Foreclosure Or Short Sale?

March 1, 2012
mortgage debt forgiveness and taxes

When you have mortgage debt forgiven due to a short sale or foreclosure, will you be liable to pay for the forgiven amount when it comes to tax time?

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15 Bible Verses About Thanksgiving And Appreciation

February 29, 2012
Bible Verses of Thanksgiving

This post gives 15 bible verses of thanksgiving and appreciation to God. Giving thanks even in the midst of hard times helps us to truly bless his name and praise him.

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How To Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company: What Options Do You Have When It Comes To Credit Card Debt?

February 28, 2012
Credit Card Rate Negotiation

If you’ve found yourself with a huge amount of credit card debt, what are your options when it comes to reducing your rates, reducing principal, or settling the debt?

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Paying Down Debt Should Be Like Interval Training

February 27, 2012
debt repayment

Sometimes when you’re in the middle of paying off debt you start to burnout and need a break. Here’s why taking a break on debt repayment can be a good idea.

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Take Time To Stop And Appreciate What’s Right In Front Of You: The Anonymous Violinist

February 24, 2012
Joshua Bell Violin

Would you recognize the extraordinary in your life, even if it wasn’t in the context you expected? Do you recognize the blessings you’ve been given, despite going through hard times?

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Who Qualifies For A Roth IRA?

February 23, 2012
Who Can Have A Roth IRA?

Who qualifies for a Roth IRA? Can you make contributions for your child or a non-working spouse? What if you’re retired?

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Betterment Lowers Fees Substantially: Also Launches Traditional And Roth IRAs To All

February 22, 2012
Betterment Lowers Fees

Betterment.com announced today that they will be lowering their fees substantially, across the board, as well as opening IRA investments to all users of the site.

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When Should You Stop Paying For Your Child’s Expenses?

February 21, 2012
Paying Kid's Expenses

An estimated 13.4% of adult children ages 24 to 35 are living at home with their parents. When should parents stop paying for their grown children’s expenses?

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Dish Network Raised My Rates Again: Lawsuits, Price Hikes And Why We’ll Be Cancelling Satellite As Soon As Our Contract Expires

February 20, 2012
Dish Network Price Increase Lawsuit

We signed up for Dish Network Just over a year ago, only to see an immediate price increase. Now dish is facing a class action lawsuit for that same price increase.

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Payroll Tax Cut Extended Through The End Of 2012

February 17, 2012
Payroll Tax Cut Extended 2012

Congress has passed and Obama will sign an extension of the payroll tax cut through the end of the 2012 tax year. Here is what it means for you.

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