Live Like the Rich
At some point in your life, I'm sure you have said to yourself, "I wish I was really wealthy," or "I would like to live like a millionaire." In your mind, you visualized living in a palatial mansion…
Credit Card Quiz
For the first time in a number of years, the American Congress has recently passed new reforms for credit cards under the Credit Card Act of 2009. This month, to see if you completely understand the…
What is an Excellent Credit Score?
Just a few years ago, credit seemed so easy to obtain. You're credit score didn't seem to be that relevant as almost anyone could get a loan. That mindset led…
Developing a Saver's Attitude
The strikes at both the American and the world economy keep coming. According to the February 2013 issue of The Week magazine, 44 percent of Americans do not…
Determine What You Can Afford Before You Buy That New Car
Before you head out the door to buy that car you’ve had your eye on, take a few steps back and ask yourself a few questions:o How are you going to pay for that…
Are You Ready to be 100?
Increasingly, 100 year-olds are making the news.Two years ago Emma Hendrickson became the oldest person ever to compete in the U.S. Bowling Congress women's…
Outside the Box Finances
A number of years ago I read a delightful story about a highway traffic problem in which an 18-wheeler truck became stuck under an overpass, creating quite a…
7 Tips for Hitting the Farmer's Market Like a Pro This Summer
5 reasons buying local is a good idea...
Slash Your Grocery Bill
If you are like the majority of shoppers, you are feeling the shock of higher grocery prices. You stop at your local supermarket for a couple of basic items…
Planning for a Successful Retirement
Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as saying, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man (or woman) healthy, wealthy and wise." With a little stretch this same…
The Basic Steps for Building a Budget
A great way to start living a frugal life is to plan for it. And when it comes to finances, the most important plan is a budget. Setting up a budget is…
Identity Theft: A Modern Epidemic
While waiting in line at my bank, I accidently dropped a credit card on the table we were slowly circling. The card rested there for a few minutes before I…
Digging Out of Debt
Adjectives give 'flavor and taste' to the plain old English noun. However, the descriptive character of an adjective can often go from meaningless to the…
Amazing Financial Facts
1. What percentage of Americans has enough savings to cover an unexpected $500 car repair or a $1,000 emergency room visit?
