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How To Respond To Unauthorized Transactions In Your Bank Account How To Respond To Unauthorized Transactions In Your Bank Account
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... 

How To Save Money At The Dentist’s Office How To Save Money At The Dentist’s Office
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... 

Now Is The Best Time To Start Saving For Big Purchases Now Is The Best Time To Start Saving For Big Purchases
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.... 

Finding The Best Online Bank Finding The Best Online Bank
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... 

What Is Umbrella Insurance And Do You Need It? What Is Umbrella Insurance And Do You Need It?
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... 

Personal Finance Round-Up: Paying Off Your Credit Card Debt Once And For All Personal Finance Round-Up: Paying Off Your Credit Card Debt Once And For All
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... 

The First (And Most Important) Step To Fixing Your Finances The First (And Most Important) Step To Fixing Your Finances
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... 

Why Dividends Are Important To The Portfolio Of Every Investor Why Dividends Are Important To The Portfolio Of Every Investor
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,... 

4 Non Traditional Places To Network For Employment 4 Non Traditional Places To Network For Employment
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... 

How To Save Money After A Car Accident How To Save Money After A Car Accident
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... 

5 Tips On How To Negotiate A Car Loan 5 Tips On How To Negotiate A Car Loan
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... 

The Most Essential Specs To Look For In A Laptop The Most Essential Specs To Look For In A Laptop
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... 

5 Things That You Wish You Learned At An Early Age 5 Things That You Wish You Learned At An Early Age
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... 

How to Appeal the Property Tax Assessment On Your Home How to Appeal the Property Tax Assessment On Your Home
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... 

Best Financial Advice That You Got From Your Parents Best Financial Advice That You Got From Your Parents
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... 

Should You Walk Away From Your Home Mortgage? Should You Walk Away From Your Home Mortgage?
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... 

Personal Finance Round-Up: Preparing For A Sickness or Injury Personal Finance Round-Up: Preparing For A Sickness or Injury
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... 

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Recent Reviews

FNBO Direct: A One Stop Shop For Banking FNBO Direct: A One Stop Shop For Banking
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... 

Shoeboxed Review: Scan and Organize Receipts With Minimum Fuss Shoeboxed Review: Scan and Organize Receipts With Minimum Fuss
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... 

WTDirect Review – Designed For Savers in Control WTDirect Review – Designed For Savers in Control
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.... 

Review: Comcast Xfinity vs. Verizon FiOS Review: Comcast Xfinity vs. Verizon FiOS
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... 

Review of DirecTV vs. Dish Network Review of DirecTV vs. Dish Network
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... 

MoneyAisle Review – Lenders Bid for Your Car Auto Loans MoneyAisle Review – Lenders Bid for Your Car Auto Loans
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... 

PerkStreet Financial Review – Setting Themselves Apart PerkStreet Financial Review – Setting Themselves Apart
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... 

Netflix vs. Blockbuster – Which Movie Rental Company Is Better? Netflix vs. Blockbuster – Which Movie Rental Company Is Better?
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... 

TrustedID: A Proactive Identity Theft Solutions TrustedID: A Proactive Identity Theft Solutions
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... 

Coupon Cactus Review – Online Deals & Coupons with Cash Back Shopping Coupon Cactus Review – Online Deals & Coupons with Cash Back Shopping
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,... 

Equifax Review – Credit Monitoring and Identity Protection From A Name You Can Trust Equifax Review – Credit Monitoring and Identity Protection From A Name You Can Trust
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... 

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