Financial Tips

I was talking on the phone with my sister the other day when the conversation shifted to our Mom and her older sister both living longer than average lives. So long, in fact, that family had to help them receive… Read More »

It can be smart to be frugal but sometimes your attempts to save money can have financial consequences that costs more money in the long term. Here are some ways you shouldn’t cut corners. Miserly Maintenance. Spending a little on… Read More »

Okay, the biggest and most common mistake is that people don’t start planning for retirement early enough. Having said that, the most common mistakes made by those already retired or ready to retire are summarized below from an article by… Read More »

Losing your wallet or purse can be a frightening experience. You’ve lost your cash and debit/credit cards, and also your driver’s license and other personal information or items your wallet may have held. File a Police Report Let police know… Read More »

Using a credit card instead of using cash or a check MAY be a good idea since it’s convenient, safe and secure, all on one bill, and may offer rewards. But use it wisely. While it may not be easy… Read More »

Retirement planning requires asking yourself some questions, such as “When do I begin saving for retirement?”, “How do I start?” and “Should I purchase stocks, bonds, annuities, commodities, mutual funds or other assets?” The answer to the first question is… Read More »

Okay, so you’re on a budget and you’re still unable to save any money. I read an msn.com article that detailed 10 things which we commonly purchase that result in less than efficient usage of our funds. It should be… Read More »

Credit Cards have their place and can be useful when used correctly, such as when I was traveling in another state and needed some quasi-expensive repair work done on my car. Not having enough cash on hand to have the… Read More »

We all know that the New Year brings thoughts about it being a fresh start and what you would like to do differently this year. These thoughts frequently become New Year’s Resolutions, which we also know are frequently broken or… Read More »