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10 Gotchas to Avoid for Bank CD Investors

Most CDs are pretty straightforward, but there are some important details that are often overlooked. That could be costly. I've put together a list [...] read more »
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Do You Think Making Your Own Applesauce is Worth It?

If you are thinking about how you can add a little to your self-reliance, as well as enjoy the fruits of your labor, consider bottling the produce fr[...] read more »
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Common Misconceptions Associated with Providing 401k Plans to Employers

Before you decided that it is not possible for you to offer a 401(k) plan to your employees, consider that you might be falling prey to some misconce[...] read more »
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Best Dividend Stocks Based on Valuation

5 best dividend paying stocks in the small and mid cap segment that are also undervalued read more »
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5 Ways to Save by Hiring an Accountant

It may seem counterproductive to spend beaucoup bucks on an accountant when you’re trying to save money. But the truth of the matter is that a profes[...] read more »
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Why you should avoid Scotia's moneyback account

Scotiabank is jumping on the cash-back rewards trend with an account that gives you a 1 per cent rebate for debit card purchases. It's not much of a[...] read more »
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Pros And Cons Of Using Credit Cards Or Cash

Some people use their debit or credit cards for every purchase and carry no cash. Others swear by cash only and use the envelope system. read more »
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20 Kids and Counting: How to Have a Large and Frugal Family

The Duggars, originally of 17 And Counting, are expecting number 20! With such a big family how can they possibly be frugal and debt free? Take a loo[...] read more »
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Selling Your Home? Sprucing Up Inside and Around the Home Can Make All the Difference

Selling your home can be a physically exhausting, time consuming task. However, by following a few simple steps, you can speed the process up by attr[...] read more »
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Get a Better Credit Score Fast With This Simple Approach

The opportunities that a better credit score can offer are many, you can refinance for a better rate or get financing for most purchases you make. Th[...] read more »
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How Massive are the Largest Banks as Compared to Credit Unions?

To show how massive the megabanks are, I graphed the deposit size of the four largest banks and the total combined deposits of the largest 20 credit [...] read more »
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How to Use Junk Bonds in Your Portfolio

Want to know how to use junk bonds in your portfolio? Junk bonds are bonds issued by companies whom the ratings agencies have deemed a credit risk. 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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4 Major Remodel Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

As homeowners look to remodels as a way to make their space more enjoyable, there will be potential for major mistakes to be made. Before you invest [...] read more »
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To Buy or Not to Buy: What Insiders Know About Manhattan Real Estate

Are you considering buying a condo, co-op or townhouse in the New York area? Before you do, find out what sellers consider when they price their prop[...] read more »
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