Most people don’t realize that they can drive down their credit scores even if they have a near-perfect record of paying their bills. The five classic mistakes you need to avoid are: 1. If you are applying for a mortgage, never pay off old collections, judgments or tax liens until the closing. (Ask your mortgage […]
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If you are a college student, you are probably concentrating on your studies and trying to get an education that will benefit you in the future. One thing that you may not be thinking about is how to handle your money, and failing to do so can leave you in a pretty big financial mess […]
Saving money for college expenses is a goal I hear many young parents express, and one of the best ways to build tax-advantaged savings for college is the 529 plan. A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings plan designed to encourage saving for future college costs. 529 plans, legally known as “qualified tuition plans,” are […]
Controlling a family budget could be a more challenging task than planning it. It turns out to be even harder when gas price goes up unpredictably and it really strangles your neck, both yours and your partner’s. Living without gas is nearly impossible. However, saving your money through gas is not. How? These 5 great […]
If you want to reduce the debt that you are dealing with in your life, there are various ways that you can do this task. While it may not be easy to cut your debt, it will be worth the effort in the long run. Here are four ways that you can apply to reducing […]
While you may be an avid online shopper, buy regularly on eBay, have a PayPal account and aren’t scared of buying online, contact lenses are different. For many people, their online shopping starts with Google and ends wherever Google leads them. When buying contact lenses, that same search engine can provide you with savings on […]