How it’s Never Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement
October 27, 2014
People who haven’t saved money for retirement often avoid even starting out of fear that their efforts now will be too little and too late to make a difference. In truth, it’s never too late to start saving for retirement. Even if the money you save will be inadequate to provide a full retirement, it still […]
The Most Important Thing You Can Do To Get Out of Debt
October 20, 2014
One of the financial issues that seems to plague many consumers is debt. Getting out of debt can be a long, difficult road – especially if you have a lot of debt to get rid of. Before you try to pay off your debt, though, it’s important to understand that the single most important thing […]
How to Use Peer-to-Peer Sites to Borrow Money from Friends and Family After a Layoff
October 13, 2014
Borrowing is never recommended after a layoff. But sometimes you have to do what you have to do. There are a lot of not-so-smart ways to borrow money, particularly when you are in desperate need of funds. Title loans certainly come to mind. But there’s a high risk of losing your car in the process, […]
Should You Take Advantage of COBRA After a Layoff?
October 6, 2014
Next to the loss of your income, the biggest concern you’ll probably have following a layoff is the prospect of losing your health insurance. This is a rational concern. Not only will you not have sufficient income to deal with medical events, but the very fact that you’re unemployed can make you more vulnerable to accidents, […]
