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Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #211 – November 18, 2011

The Carnival of Financial Planning takes a long-term view of personal financial planning for individuals and families. We focus on efficient and sust[...] read more »
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Simple, and Frugal, Thanksgiving Decorations

While you do want to have some decorations that add a festive mood to your table and home, there is no reason to go overboard, spending a lot of mone[...] read more »
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Could Marriage Be Better for Your Finances?

Many people are avoiding marriage, divorce and having kids in an attempt to reduce the impact on household finances. But could marriage actually be b[...] read more »
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What is the Latte Factor® and Can It Really Make You Rich?

While it’s true that there are many money leaks that can siphon away your money, and plugging them might help you increase your nest egg, it doesn’t [...] read more »
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The 5 Best REITs with High Dividend Growth

REITs are a great way to get exposure to the real estate market while earning a high dividend yield. REITs pay out 90% of their income to shareholde[...] read more »
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When Is the Right Time to Buy Bank Owned Homes?

One of the ways you can guarantee a successful bank owned home purchase is to time it right. It simply takes a careful look at prevailing market and [...] read more »
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My Battle with Wells Fargo Ends in Victory - What I Learned

When a Wells Fargo branch manager offered no help, I filed a complaint with their regulator, the OCC. It took 4 months, but the time and effort prove[...] read more »
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What To Look For When Hiring a Financial Advisor

Choice has a value: The value of flexibility that comes with having options. When looking for a financial advisor to work with, be sure they are an i[...] read more »
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Greece Burns - Market Sentiments and Investor Mentality

The situation in Europe is clearly being felt far from the kitchen in which the fire started. As the smoke continues to billow from the financial hea[...] read more »
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Avoiding the Foreclosure Trap: How to Formulate a Home Buying Plan

The low prices of houses offer great opportunities to homebuyers. However, they should keep in mind several factors before buying a house to avoid th[...] read more »
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Beach Home Beautification for Quick Sales

Ever wonder what makes some beach homes take your breath away? Strategic staging for selling any home is important; but, most beach homes benefit fro[...] read more »
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Are You Living Paycheck to Paycheck?

There are a number of downsides to living paycheck to paycheck. Sure, you might not be going into debt (or adding to debt that you already have), but[...] read more »
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6 Winter Car Maintenance Tips to Save You Money

Winter is coming. In some places, the snow has already fallen. Before you get too far into winter, make sure that you are ready to go with some basic[...] read more »
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Don’t Forget these Oft-Overlooked Tax Deductions for the End of the Year

Well-known tax deductions aren’t your only chances to reduce what you owe. Here are a few overlooked tax deductions that you should consider. read more »
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Own a Business? Don’t Forget these Tax Deductions

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to think about the best ways to reduce your tax liability. If you own a business, you have quite a few option[...] read more »
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