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Want to Win the Lottery? Better Off Creating Your Own

Gambling can be a fun pastime, but for many it turns into a money drain or even an addiction. Want to win the lottery? Better off creating your own. [...] read more »
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The Payday Loan Trap

Payday loans are hated by most personal finance experts and such. But a payday loan does have a place to fill a need for some. Just watch out for the[...] read more »
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Personal Finance and the NYC Marathon

A couple of years ago I completed the NYC Marathon. In training and running it I realized there were a lot of similarities between the marathon and p[...] read more »
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Best Free Online Checking Accounts – Why Pay More Fees Than You Have To

Sick of paying crazy fees for your checking account? Take a look at these free online checking accounts and find the best checking account for you. read more »
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Bank of America Changes it's Mind: No Debit Card Fee

Bank of America announced that it will not be charging it's customers a $5 debit card usage fee for purchases made with the card. Read more about Bo[...] read more »
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How We Found Over $600 to Snowflake on Our Debt in 7 Days

How this author was able to find over $600 to help fund her debt snowball. See where the money came from and how easy it is for you to find more mone[...] read more »
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What Are Virtual Credit Card Numbers and How Can They Protect You?

Virtual credit cards provide an extra layer of security when you make purchases online. Read more about virtual credit card and how they can work for[...] read more »
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What is DRIP Investing and How Can it Grow Your Wealth?

We hear how dividends can grow your wealth. One way this is done is through a dividend reinvestment plan. But what is a DRIP and how exactly can it g[...] read more »
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Foreigners Could Get Visas for Buying US Homes - Does that Make Sense?

A proposed bill from Senators Chuck Schumer and Mike Lee would offer visas to foreigners that could spend $500,000 on U.S. housing. Does visas for ho[...] read more »
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Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

The Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Plus credit card is has a limited time offer that can net you 2 free flights. See the other benefits of the card[...] read more »
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How Age Affects Your Car Insurance Rate and What You Can Do About it

Age has a major impact on your car insurance costs. See how age affects your auto insurance and what you can do to lower these car insurance costs. read more »
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Will Your Investments Cover 30 Years of Retirement?

You know you need to invest for retirement. But will your investments cover 30 years of retirement? That's a long time and you need to be prepared.
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Don't Let Your Purchases Fall Prey to Your Emotions

When you become emotionally attached an object, like a house say, your purchases fall prey to your emotions. Read more about emotions and your purcha[...] read more »
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Say Goodbye to Paper Bonds, Say Hello to Electronic Bonds

Remember the days when you'd get a bond in an envelope for your birthday from Grandma? Well say goodbye to paper bonds and hello to electronic bonds[...] read more »
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Bad Credit? Rebuild it With These Secured Credit Card Offers

Using one of the best secured credit card offers can help you build, or re-build, and improve your credit an get you on your way to getting an unsecu[...] read more »
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