Archive for January, 2009
Money Saving Ideas
Saturday, January 24th, 2009Saving Money
The economic downturn is affecting us all. Wouldn’t it be great if we could lessen our regular outgoings? Well we can.
There are lots of ways to save money in these cash-strapped, credit crunching times. Here are just a few suggestions:
Shop around for a new home loan. If you have a mortgage or […]
Why Social Security Is Important - Especially Today
Friday, January 23rd, 2009The very first Social Security check was sent through the mail in 1940 even though President Roosevelt had signed the Social Security Act into law, 5 years earlier. Ever since, many American retirees have been grateful to receive that monthly financial safety net as they entered their retirement years. It’s difficult to believe that Social […]
How To Finance A Car, College, And a Home
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009With the stock market the way it is and the job market not doing so well, it’s time to take stock of your finances and see where you can do better. Many people are deep in credit card debt and it puts a burden each month on the monthly budget. In this article, you will […]
How To Get Yourself Out Of Credit Card Debt
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009Transforming Debt Into Wealth Review
Successful debt management is based upon truth, reality, and keeping your priorities straight. You cannot dig yourself out of debt if you plan to win the lottery to do so, it takes a little more work than picking a few numbers. Now spending on too many lottery tickets without having the […]
How To Make Your Magazine Subscriptions Worth
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009What kinds of magazines and periodicals are we reading? Are we just buying or subscribing to a magazine or periodicals without seriously thinking of how we can get the most out of them? Do we just grab the occasional magazine that has something interesting on the cover?
Making Worth Our Subscription
Some subscribers think that it is […]
Why Minimum Required Distributions Are Bad
Sunday, January 18th, 2009In an article written by Martha Hamilton for the AARP Bulletin, she addresses the current economic crisis and why a Minimum Required Distribution will affect individuals 70 years and older.
According to her article, “Current tax rules require investors to begin withdrawing certain minimum amounts annually from their Individual Retirement Accounts and 401(k) plans when […]
