5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund

If you are one of the lucky ones to have paid enough taxes through the year to net a refund you can rejoice.  Filling out a W-4 from your employer can give you a good estimate of taxes that are to be paid throughout the year whether you are single or married, have other dependents […]

Avoid Overspending on These Items Starting Now

When it comes to spending money, there are certain things we do need in life that may not be “unnecessary spending”, but if you are going to make the purchase, then it is best not to overspend and throw your budget out of whack.  These days with so much competition between retail stores and essentially […]

Donate, Sell, or Trash Household Items You Are Ready to Part With

Spring cleaning season is just about upon us as the weather is starting to warm up and you can start to crack open your windows for some much-needed fresh air.  As you start to mop the floors and give a solid dusting, you start to notice junk that have accumulated in drawers, in storage, and […]

5 Smart Ways to Save Starting Now

When it comes to saving for your future, the earlier you start the better, and the longer you wait the more you sacrifice having to rely on anything but Social Security wages that may or may not be there by the time we retire.  Plain and simple, saving needs to start becoming a priority, so […]

Four Alternative Lending Options to Get Out of a Jam

Some jams you may be prepared for, such as your car needing a new tire or your electricity bill being a little higher than average. There are also times that big issues pop up that you are completely unready for. Problems such as your car going out and you needing to buy a new one […]

Biggest Fails at the Grocery Store

Going out to the grocery store can be a pain as it is, but with a little strategy, there could be less of a headache, not to mention having a little more money left in the wallet.  Next time you are ready to head out grocery shopping, try and avoid some of the most common […]

5 Ways to Get Out of Debt Starting Now

When it comes to getting out of debt it does not happen overnight.  It takes patience and discipline over even many years depending on the debt balance, and really has to become a way of life.  Those that were spending machines in their early twenties have to really work towards responsible spending as they get […]

Holiday Season Have Spending Out of Control?

Getting scared to get the next credit card bill in after all of the Christmas shopping and spending while friends and family were all in town?  You are not alone, in that every year seems to spend more in gifts, not to mention it is the time of year where you are busy shopping and […]

Find Your Way in a Day Trading Chat Room

If you’re new to the world of day trading, you may find posting that first post in a day trading chat room even more intimidating than finding that first stock trade. We’ve put together a list of our seven ten tips for day trading chat rooms. With these tips in hand you’ll be sure to […]

Best Ways to Keep Personal Finance on Track

It is never too late to get your personal finance under control and prepare for the future.  Many of us think we have all the time in the world to think about the future, and pretty soon you are old enough where you realize that you should have cared more and you should more to […]