4 Financial Lessons To Learn From The World Cup
I worked from home today, not because the World Cup was on, but because we were hiring new landscapers and I wanted to talk to them before they started working on our yard. BUT, since a huge World Cup match for the U.S. was playing at 10am this morning, I got my laptop, and started working in the living room while casually paying attention to the game. I saw ANOTHER goal that was taken away by a referee who probably has a chip on his shoulder towards the United States, and I saw a lot of missed opportunities ...
iPhone 4 Review: Should You Make The Upgrade?
Ever since I got the iPhone 3G about 16 months ago, it has been a gateway drug to Apple for me. I was so in love with it, that it caused me to buy an iMac, and then a 13" Macbook Pro. I'm officially a Mac junkie, and I'll never go back. You can go ahead and make fun of me, but having dealt with Windows PC's for the past 15 years of my life and constantly being frustrated with them, I've drank the Apple Kool-Aid. That's why I spent an hour and a half of my life on Monday ...
Cheap Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy this Summer
I predict the world as I know it will be rocked by two earthquakes producing a magnitude of 7.5 or more on Monday, May 31, 2010. How do I know this? That is the first day my highly active (yet well-behaved) 7 year old son and 8 year old daughter are officially on summer vacation at HOME. I write from home full-time. Get the picture? Since we made the decision to keep them home this summer (when they aren't with grandmother, at camp, or with their friends), I have been wracking my brain to figure out ways to keep them ...
8 Ways To Save Money On Car Insurance
Are you looking for a way to bring down the costs of your car insurance? Paying auto insurance premiums can be very expensive, especially for a product that you will rarely ever use. But don’t worry, there are strategies to bring down your auto insurance payments. We recommend focusing on reducing the big, fixed monthly payments in your life before you take away the small indulgences, because those fixed monthly bills are eating away a bigger portion of your monthly income on a consistent basis. Here are 8 ways that you can save money on your car insurance: 1. Increase ...
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
For some people, eating healthy is a way of life regardless of how much money they have. But for others, this is an afterthought. Believe it or not, you can eat healthy on a budget. Some people believe that you need a lot of money if you want to buy the healthiest foods. While this may hold true with some items, for the majority of them this is not the case. Don't use money as an excuse for why you don't eat healthy. At Money Crashers, we care about your whole mind, body, and spirit, not just your ...
Recent Articles
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 07:00 am GMT -5 - 2 Comments
This past weekend, for the first time in my adult life, I was the victim of identity theft. We were walking into the movie theater about to sit down for a movie, and I got a phone call...
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 05:03 pm GMT -5 - 3 Comments
I recently had a dentist’s appointment to have my teeth cleaned. For the most part, I am terrible with keeping up with regular dentist appointments. This was the first time I had...
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 07:00 am GMT -5 - 5 Comments
There is no time like the present to start on things that you have been putting off. Getting a jump on your to-do list will reduce your stress levels and give you a sense of accomplishment....
Monday, August 30th, 2010 09:00 am GMT -5 - 4 Comments
Online banks are the place to bank these days. Everyone is looking for the bank that is paying the absolute highest interest rate on savings accounts. However, finding the best online...
Monday, August 30th, 2010 07:00 am GMT -5 - 4 Comments
I have never professed to know everything there is to know about money and finances, and I am reminded of that on a fairly regular basis. Recently, I came across the term “umbrella...
Sunday, August 29th, 2010 08:25 pm GMT -5 - 1 Comment
Eliminating your credit card debt and all of your debt is the single most important thing you can do to help you start winning with money. But, it’s one thing to just pay off...
Friday, August 27th, 2010 06:54 pm GMT -5 - 8 Comments
I have had many conversations with many people in the past who have inquired about how to get out of debt. Most of these people realize that they are in debt and that they do need to...
Friday, August 27th, 2010 05:52 pm GMT -5 - 2 Comments
Let’s talk about dividends. Fixed income and old-school investors all love dividends. Dividends are a share of company’s profits that are paid out to shareholders. Many stocks,...
Friday, August 27th, 2010 08:00 am GMT -5
Have you been looking for a job and having no luck finding one? Finding a job is not always about being the best qualified candidate. A lot of times finding employment is all about...
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 09:00 am GMT -5
Recently, my wife was involved in a car accident and we were looking back on the entire situation. We have realized that there were quite a few ways that we could have saved ourselves...
Thursday, August 26th, 2010 06:00 am GMT -5
You have finally settled on buying an automobile. You have found the exact make, model, and color that you want. Now comes the most difficult part: signing the papers. If you don’t...
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 07:00 am GMT -5 - 4 Comments
Choosing the right laptop is a very important choice for many reasons. It is more than likely going to be a pretty significant investment. Also, I would think you would want to choose...
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 08:34 pm GMT -5 - 3 Comments
I recently wrote a post about the best financial advice from your parents. These topics ranged from getting out of debt to buying a home. Well, today I want to take a look at some of...
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 06:00 am GMT -5 - 15 Comments
With the housing market having taken a serious hit in the recent past, I am sure you all know that home values have been plummeting. Well, one thing that did not plummet along with...
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 08:00 am GMT -5 - 5 Comments
I still remember those long talks from my parents that I used to get about being financially responsible. From teenage years onwards my parents were always trying to instill money management...
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 06:00 am GMT -5 - 20 Comments
In the midst of the current housing market crisis, there are a percentage of people out there who have simply decided to walk away from their home mortgage. For some, they had a part...
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 12:00 pm GMT -5 - 7 Comments
We often think that getting hospitalized due to an illness or injury is something that we cannot predict or prepare for, but that’s not true. Over half of the people that file...
View all Personal Finance articles
Recent Reviews
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 05:05 pm GMT -5 - 1 Comment
I have reviewed quite a few banking sites in the recent past and the first thing that struck me about FNBO Direct is that it is about as close to a “one stop shop” for banking that...
Groupon Review – The Best Daily Deals In Your City
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 12:53 pm GMT -5 - 2 Comments
If you’re a deal hunter, you’ll love Groupon. Each day, Groupon, which is a free service, offers a different deal on something fun to do, good food, a new experience, or something...
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 09:00 am GMT -5 - 3 Comments
Being self-employed, I have more than a few receipts to keep track of in preparation for completing the dreaded tax return. Unfortunately, I’m not always the most organized person...
Thursday, August 19th, 2010 06:00 am GMT -5
I recently have had the opportunity to review quite a few different online banking websites. WTDirect seems to offer quite a few features and benefits that I have yet to see in my experiences....
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 07:00 am GMT -5 - 3 Comments
The battle for cable supremacy is heating up. A new competitor has entered the market to challenge Comcast. Verizon has entered the market with its FiOS service. Both companies are...
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 06:00 am GMT -5 - 6 Comments
Have you been considering making the switch to satellite TV? The two major satellite companies are begging for your business. They are trashing each other’s reputations to win you...
Monday, August 9th, 2010 08:56 pm GMT -5 - 2 Comments
I recently took the time to review the website MoneyAisle. The site is basically an auction house for auto loan companies to compete for your auto loan business. They offer quotes for...
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 11:00 pm GMT -5 - 10 Comments
I recently decided to check out the website PerkStreet Financial, an online bank which offers a lot of things that you really won’t find anywhere else. In this day and age, there...
Friday, July 30th, 2010 10:00 am GMT -5 - 22 Comments
I recently took some time to review the website Netflix.com. I would imagine that most of you have heard of it before. Personally, I am not a huge movie watcher, but after reviewing...
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 10:47 am GMT -5
I just finished reviewing the identity theft solutions product TrustedID. They offer practical identity theft solutions to protect individuals, families, and businesses. They also offer...
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 04:54 pm GMT -5
I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the coupon/deals site CouponCactus.com. They offer coupons to over 3,700 stores, helping you save money every time you shop online. Additionally,...
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 01:00 pm GMT -5 - 3 Comments
Recently, I took a good hard look at the website Equifax, which is devoted to products regarding monitoring your credit and protecting your identity. The site has some built-in credibility...
View all Personal Finance reviews
Best of Money Crashers
- How to Get Out Of An Upside Down Car Loan
- Money Crashers 2010 New Year Giveaway Bash – $9,200+ in Cash and Amazing Prizes
- Six Figure Income Jobs Without Having A Degree
- Big Sale on LCD TV's at Tigerdirect.com
- How I Got Out of My T-Mobile Contract and Saved $200
- 5 Great Career Fields For The Future
- Filing A Claim On Your Homeowner's Insurance Will Not Increase Your Premium
- Seven Reasons Why Leasing A Car Is A Bad Deal
- How I Scored 4 Free Flights Last Year - All Without Using Frequent Flyer Miles
- Online Tax Filing 2010 Giveaway - Win A Free Apple iPad!
- 10 High Paying Jobs That Don't Require An Undergraduate Degree
- The Money Crasher's Guide to Tipping
- Reader Question: Should I Pay Off My Car or Trade It In and Lease Another Car?
- Lending Club Review - Peer to Peer Lending, a Solid Investment and Borrowing Alternative
- Should You Pay Off a Student Loan With a 0% Interest Credit Card?
- Breakdown of Spending for Proposed 2009 Stimulus Bill
- Stay Away From The "90 Days, Same As Cash" Trap
- Best Banking Promotions For The Month of June
- Clearing Up The Confusion About The Economic Stimulus Plan Refund Checks
- iPhone 4 Review: Should You Make The Upgrade?



