• What should you do if you own a lemon car?

    • September 3rd, 2010
    If you think you own a lemon car, follow these steps to return it to the dealer.  Read More →

  • 5 ways to feather your retirement nest egg

    • September 3rd, 2010
    Follow these steps to make it less painful to build retirement savings.  Read More →

  • Save money: Hire professionals in training

    • September 2nd, 2010
    Professional services are costly. Find out where you can save money by having students do the work.  Read More →

  • ‘Extension’ bond ladder makes sense now

    • September 2nd, 2010
    In today’s low-rate environment, an extension bond ladder offers investors built-in flexibility.  Read More →

  • Cruise line reward card dunks cardholder

    • September 2nd, 2010
    Transferring a balance to a lower-rate card can gain you protections offered by the CARD Act.  Read More →

  • 4 good reasons to borrow from your 401(k)

    • September 1st, 2010
    Sometimes it makes sense to tap your retirement account. Be sure to understand the tradeoffs.  Read More →

  • Building a good credit score in college

    • September 1st, 2010
    Which is better for your credit score: paying the minimum or paying off the balance each month?   Read More →

  • Good tax help can yield many happy returns

    • August 31st, 2010
    You have a wealth of options when choosing a tax preparer. That means more chances to make a wrong choice.  Read More →

  • Look before leaping into new CD

    • August 31st, 2010
    Depositors need to know all the particulars about a CD before funding the deposit.  Read More →

  • Maximizing your capital gains exclusion

    • August 31st, 2010
    When figuring your home’s adjusted basis, include its cost and any improvements to the property.  Read More →

  • Turn your home into an eco-chamber

    • August 30th, 2010
    Home values are soft, but a green house cuts utility bills and can boost resale value. Find out how.  Read More →

  • Use savings in CDs to pay off house?

    • August 30th, 2010
    Depleting a savings account to pay off a mortgage could leave you vulnerable in an emergency.  Read More →

  • Homebuyer hoping for 3-day ‘grace period’

    • August 29th, 2010
    In most states, there is no automatic grace period to cancel a sales contract without penalty.  Read More →

  • Rules of high-yield money market accounts

    • August 29th, 2010
    There is an account that lets you earn more money on your savings, but it has some restrictions.  Read More →

  • 20 savings mistakes people make

    • August 28th, 2010
    It’s much less costly to learn from other people’s mistakes than from our own. So take heed.  Read More →
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