What’s the Best Way to Buy Auto Insurance?
June 23, 2010
You can buy auto insurance from three different sources, all of which have their own strengths and weaknesses to consider when comparing your car insurance options. Auto Insurance Brokers One way to buy auto insurance is to use an insurance broker, also known as an independent agent. These brokers or agents are licensed to sell insurance […]
Gas Credit Cards Q&A
June 22, 2010
Here’s a review of a variety of questions people have had about rewards and saving money with gas credit cards. The one about registering for gas for a wedding gift was my favorite! Can a gas card save you money? If you get a gas card with no annual fee then it should save you some money […]
Best Gas Credit Cards
June 21, 2010
The best gas credit cards can take a bite out of your travel bills this summer. One of my tips earlier this week on preparing for a roadtrip was to take a gas saving credit card along with you. I’ve gotten some questions about the best ways to take advantage of gas rewards cards and […]
Borrowing Money from Family
June 17, 2010
Borrowing money from family has kept people out of the cold for thousands of years. It hasn’t always taken the form of borrowing money directly but the family structure has offered food, shelter, jobs, and loans to brothers, sisters, parents, and all manner of family members. Lending money to people you know is always tricky, […]
Get Your Car Ready for a Roadtrip
June 16, 2010
Summer road trips can be a lot of fun, driving across country with friends or family is an experience you won’t likely soon forget. Getting your car ready for a road trip can help make it a more enjoyable experience by hopefully avoiding any car problems on the way. One thing many people don’t think […]
Find a Locksmith Without Being Scammed
June 15, 2010
Locksmith scams are designed to take advantage of you when you’re vulnerable, locked out of your car or house. Apparently locksmith scams are a big problem around the US, typically they quote you one price when you call, then charge you double or triple once they’re done with the work. It sounds like a basic bait-and-switch […]
American Express Blue Cash Bonus
June 14, 2010
Blue Cash from American Express is one of my favorite credit cards, as you probably know if you’ve been reading this site for a while. Our Blue Cash card comes up any time I mention credit card rewards because we use it to earn hundreds of dollars cash back each year. Of course, if you already […]
World Cup Goals
June 13, 2010
Watching the US play in the World Cup got me thinking about goals. Not just the ball in the back of the net goals, but also financial goals that we set for ourselves. One goal of mine is to attend the World Cup at some point in my life. I grew up playing soccer; I […]
Seven Habits of Financially Healthy Couples
June 12, 2010
This week is our 10 year wedding anniversary and after writing about how to prepare financially to save your marriage from money problems I also wanted to share some habits that have helped us successfully manage our money together over the last ten years. These are in no specific order and in case you’re wondering I’m not […]
PayPal Student Account Card Giveaway
June 7, 2010
Luckily student debit cards are a little more than our little ones need right now but someday we’ll need a way to keep an eye on their student checking accounts while letting them learn about managing money. PayPal Student Account One of our options down the road will be the PayPal student account. To use […]
