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Mortgage Plan to Help Homeowners - $26 Billion Settlement with Big Banks

Authorities, State and Federal, have some to a settlement agreement with five major mortgage lenders/big banks that can potentially help up to 2 mill[...] read more »
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Cost Basis Reporting - Free From Broke

Cost basis reporting is an important concept to understand when you are selling investments as it can affect what you pay in taxes. See how new rules[...] read more »
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Playing Dominion vs. Playing the Market

Why does playing a game, like Dominion, make so much more sense than investing in the stock market in this day and age? See how the two differ and wh[...] read more »
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Financial Literacy: What to Teach Younger Children

It's important to start teaching financial literacy to your children from when they are young. See what to teach then and when. read more »
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How to Save Money on Auto Insurance - Easy Ways to Save Money

Auto insurance is expensive. But there are easy ways to save money on car insurance. See how to save money on auto insurance. The savings may surpris[...] read more »
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Federal Income Tax Deadlines to File Taxes for 2012

The Federal Income Tax deadline isn't the same for everyone. Depending on the type of filer you are (individual, self-employed, corporation) you wil[...] read more »
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Obama Mortgage Relief Refinancing Plan - A Tax on Big Banks and More

The latest Obama mortgage relief plan focuses on refinancing, specifically those with underwater mortgages. See what the President's latest plan is [...] read more »
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What is a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL) and is it Worth It?

A refund anticipation loan (RAL) sounds like a great way to get your tax refund fast. But beware the fees that are tacked on. See what a refund antic[...] read more »
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5 Kids Expenses to Budget For – Apart from College

There are other expenses for kids-not on the magnitude of college-that are also worthy of budgets all there own. Make sure you budget for these kids [...] read more »
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Don't Underestimate the Cost of Living When Deciding Where to Live

There are a lot of factors that can go into deciding where to live, but one many underestimate is the cost of living where you want to live. read more »
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What is Self-Employment Tax?

When you own your own business, taxes can get complicated. One complication is paying your own self-employment taxes. But what is self-employment tax[...] read more »
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TurboTax Online Tax Software 2011 Review

TurboTax has become the industry standard for online tax preparation. See the different tax software editions are available and which one is best for[...] read more »
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H&R Block At Home™ Online Tax Software - Review

H&R Block At Home Online Tax Software allows regular folk to process their taxes online easily. See more details of the different versions in this re[...] read more »
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How to Save on Groceries When You Have a Food Intolerance

When you discover you have a food intolerance, your diet has to change. But you'll find that groceries get expensive. Save with these tips. read more »
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How to Negotiate Lower Rent in Your Current Apartment

You'd love to take advantage of the lower rents you keep hearing about but you already have a place you like. See how to negotiate lower rent in you[...] read more »
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