How to Financially Prepare for Hurricane Season
By Tim McMahon |
Money Management for Kids
Many grew up watching our parents scrimp and save in order to have money left at the end of the week; many more have watched their parents struggle in order to pay their bills. Regardless of how you were brought up, most of what you first learn about money management and well-being stems from what […]
Read MoreThinking of Making Money Online with Surveys? Do It Safely
If you’re looking to make a few easy dollars from the comfort of your living room, taking surveys online is a great way to do it. Even if you only make $5 per day, you’ll have $150 at the end of the month that you didn’t have before. Before you jump on the survey bandwagon, […]
Read MoreGiving Money to Charities in a Smart Way
Providing money to a charity is one of the best ways to give back to your community and to support a cause that you believe in. Still, you have to be smart and you have to choose charities carefully. Some organizations utilize donations more efficiently than others. Unfortunately, a number of scams exist in the […]
Read MoreCommon Myths About Nursing Homes
For seniors and their families, the prospect of becoming one of the 1.5 million people who reside in a nursing home can be scary. If you haven’t had experience with nursing homes, you probably don’t even realize how little the majority of people know about day-to-day life inside one. A lot of public knowledge is […]
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Apps to Get the Best Price for Your Next Used Car
In search of the best deals and more convenience, consumers are using smart phones to find the best prices for the products that get great reviews. It makes sense that the auto industry has been making strides to offer more free and affordable mobile applications. BankRate.com recently reported more shoppers are already using these mobile apps to find their dream car and recommended five of their top picks. We did a test drive of each of these apps to see which ones showed the best results, so you would have more time to focus on getting the car that will best suit your needs.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Community College
The Benefits of Community College About nine years ago,  we found out how expensive College was when my daughter went away to college. She was an excellent student. Like most High School grads she wanted to get away from home and see what the world was like. She was a bit of an introvert and thought it might […]
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Determine Your Car Buying Budget Before you Shop for a Car
The feeling you get when you step into a new car, even when it’s technically used and doesn’t have “the new car smell”, is exhilarating. Suddenly, your old car seems, well, old. Don’t get caught up in the emotion of that newness, however. You don’t want the excitement of a new car to be replaced […]
Read MoreTeach Your Children about the Financial Necessities for Starting a Business
Despite the problems the international financial crisis has caused many economies, it has also created opportunities. With jobs hard to find, many people have started their own business. Some adventurous young entrepreneurs have started up overseas, even venturing as far as Egypt. Of course, starting a business isn’t something young people, or anyone for that […]
Read MoreTop Five Ways to Confidently Shop for a Car Loan
Are you planning to buy a new car in exchange for your old car? A new car will cost you a great deal of money because the value of a new car increases with time. If you are planning to shop for a car the best possible method of payment would be a down payment […]
Read More4 Affordable Fuel-Efficient Non-Hybrid Cars
Hybrids are all the rage among consumers who are looking to get the most fuel-efficient travel. What about those who prefer not to go the hybrid route? There are still a few cars that come in very fuel-efficient but are not part of the hybrid craze. For those who prefer the traditional automobile, here are […]
Read MoreShould You Apply for a Home Equity Loan?
If you have been thinking about applying for a home equity loan or line of credit and are not sure whether you should do so or not, then you should definitely take the time to think about the risks of tapping into the equity in your home before making a decision. Home Equity Loans Can […]
Read MoreFlood Coverage Isn’t Included in the Standard Homeowner’s Insurance: What Does This Mean for Your Family?
Flooding is a fact of life. To take advantage of natural sources of hydration and ready-made trade links, humanity has historically clustered near large, volatile bodies of water. During the past several thousand years, cities and towns have sprung up on barrier islands and around saltwater harbors, inland lakes and lazy river bends. Overall, this […]
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