American Express Bank Savings Review: High Yield Savings Account

American Express has been around for 160+ years, has one of the most recognizable brands in the world and now savings accounts as well!

Smart Steps For Spring Cleaning Your Finances

March 20, 2012
shred old documents

Many of us clean our homes when spring comes around, so why not also set aside a day to do spring cleaning on our finances?

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Using A Roth IRA For Higher Education Expenses

March 19, 2012
Roth IRA for Education Expenses

Can you use your Roth IRA to pay for higher education expenses? Under IRS rules you can, but there are some criteria you need to follow.

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8 Ways To Buy Organic Produce And Meat On A Budget

March 15, 2012
cheap organic vegetables and meat

If you are concerned about the quality of the food you buy, you may want to consider buying organic. But can you find good produce and meats on a frugal budget?

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Can You Open A Roth IRA For Your Child?

March 13, 2012
Open a Roth IRA for Kids?

Can you open a Roth IRA for your child? The answer is yes – sort of. In certain situations you may be able to open and fund a Roth IRA, under certain conditions.

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How To Determine Your Risk Tolerance

March 12, 2012
Determine Your Risk Tolerance

When putting together a portfolio, the very first question you have to ask is what type of asset allocation you want to use?

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What Comprises Your Credit Score?

March 9, 2012
what comprises your credit score?

We all know that credit scores are important for a variety of reasons, but do you know what factors matter into your credit score?

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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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