Category Archives: Saving

Health Insurance, Insurance, Saving · March 30, 2016

Tips to Keep Your Prescription Drug Costs Down

I am betting plenty of you have noticed the steep rise in prescription drug costs. According to the non-profit Kaiser Family Foundation, drug prices jumped more than 11% in 2014 and are estimated to have risen another 9.6% last year.…

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Credit Cards, Home Loans, Investing · March 16, 2016

4 Signs You’re About to Make a Very Big Real Estate Mistake

With the Spring home buying rush just around the corner, I want to make sure that you don’t buy into a very big mistake. While the stock market is going through a rough stretch, housing continues its impressive rebound from…

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Debt, Home Loans · March 9, 2016

No Credit Union? You’re Likely Missing Some Great Deals

If you are serious about making the most of your money, you should be doing your financial shopping at credit unions. A recent survey by depositaccounts.com confirmed once again that credit unions-especially large ones-consistently offer the best interest rates on…

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Saving · March 2, 2016

How to “Spend” Your Tax Refund

Spring is a dangerous time of year for your financial security. I know so many of you will be getting a tax refund; some of you may be getting money back from both Uncle Sam and your state. The danger…

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Saving · February 24, 2016

The Most Important Tax Tip: File ASAP!

I know you probably can compile a very long list of things you’d rather do than tackle your 2015 tax returns. But please listen to me: procrastination could cost you big time this year, if you anticipate you will be…

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Credit Cards, Debt, Emergency Funds · February 2, 2016

A Dental Savings Plan That Will Make You Smile

According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 40% to 45% of adult Americans don’t see a dentist in a given year. Cost is obviously a big reason why so many avoid the dentist. By one estimate nearly 68 million…

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Debt, Saving · January 20, 2016

Conquer Your Fear of Debt: 3 Crucial Steps

When it comes to financial fears, debt is the ultimate four letter word. Whether you have credit card debt, or student loan debt, or want to buy a home or a car that you will finance, you’re dealing with debt.…

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Investing, Retirement, Saving · January 13, 2016

Conquer Your Retirement Fears

I don’t know about you, but if I see or hear of one more survey about how panicked most Americans are about their retirement, I will scream. That we have a national fear of retirement preparedness is abundantly clear. What…

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Car Loans, Debt, Portfolio Management, Saving · January 6, 2016

Take Care of Your Family’s Financial Fears

When it comes to ranking financial fears, worrying about how your family will fare if calamity strikes is probably at the top of your list.

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