Your FICO Score
June 10, 2009
Your FICO score is the credit score used by 90 percent of the lenders in the United States to determine whether or not they want to lend you money. A FICO score is a three digit number that runs from 300 to 850. The higher your credit score, the better your chances are for loan […]
Seven Ways to Save Money on Your Summer Family Trip
June 9, 2009
When I was a kid, my family always had a particular spot that we vacationed for at least two weeks out of the year. We went to see my grandmother and grandfather for the first week, and then we went to their cottage on Lake Michigan just north of Muskegon, Michigan. My family was pretty […]
Good Customer Service Appreciation Day!
June 8, 2009
Did you know that today is Good Customer Service Appreciation Day? It seems all we ever hear about customer service are negative experiences. I was listening to John Jantsch interview an author the other day and heard an interesting comment; many times people will talk badly about a company that they’ve never even been a […]
Lemonade Stand Money Lessons
June 7, 2009
Lemonade stands are a lot of work for little kids and aren’t that lucrative but they can be a great way to help them learn the value of a dollar. This weekend we ran across some neighborhood kids just as they were closing down their lemonade stand for the day. Excited to get one last […]
Morningstar for Mutual Fund Research
June 6, 2009
Morningstar is a good place for mutual fund research that offers investors more information than simply fund performance. Morningstar is known for its unbiased reporting and analysis and it has a tremendous amount of free information available. It does have a premium service that offers fund analyst reports and portfolio analysis tools but everything we’ll talk […]
The Best Mutual Funds for Your Money
June 5, 2009
The best mutual funds is a common headline in many financial magazines, followed by a list of the top mutual funds by performance or the best mutual funds of the year. While these lists of investments can be helpful when trying to put together a portfolio on your own; one of the biggest mistakes you can […]
Summer Money – Graduations, Weddings, & Investing
June 4, 2009
May was our first month as a two kid family and was a busy time. Our little baby girl isn’t sleeping through the night yet but we’re starting to get her figured out. We’ve been through some late nights and LOTS of crying but in spite of that we’ve continued to publish articles on the […]
Stock Dividends 101
June 4, 2009
When doing research on an individual stock, one important thing to look at is if it pays dividends. These are payments that a company makes to its investors on its outstanding shares. These dividends are paid out on both common and preferred shares. Due to the structure of preferred stock, those shares must be paid […]
Affordable Apartments for College Graduates
June 3, 2009
Once you graduate from college, finding an affordable apartment that suits your financial needs and budget is essential to properly starting off your working life. Finding the right apartment can be a daunting task, so here are some tips to help you pick the right apartment to fit your budget. Calculate Your Rent Budget Generally, one-fourth […]
Renters Insurance for College Graduates
June 2, 2009
Renter’s insurance may seem like an unnecessary cost when money is tight and you’re working to pay off your college bills. However, if you can get a few renters insurance quotes online you’ll see that the insurance isn’t that expensive and can provide you with some much needed protection. Do You Need Renters Insurance? As […]
