Mobile Shopping Review: Save Money By Shopping With Your Cell Phone
October 21, 2008
Mobile shopping can save you both time and money. You can use your cell phone to help you shop around and get the best deal possible or you can use your mobile device to purchase things online. The use of your cell phone to help you shop and get better deals is quickly catching on with younger […]
Mobile Banking Review: Online Banking With Your Cell Phone
October 20, 2008
I’m convinced that someday we will be able to perform every task imaginable on our cell phones. Apple is getting close, but there are still some functions you can’t perform in your every day life with a cell phone. The break through of mobile banking technology on your cell phone is just another attempt at […]
Federal Unemployment Assistance – Frequently Asked Questions
September 19, 2008
Being “laid off” is one of the most dreaded phrases in the English language. No one wants to hear it, but as we all know, life happens. Losing Your Job Thankfully, we live in a country with a relatively low unemployment rate, about 5 percent, but the low rate is little consolation to the people who […]
Health Insurance: Planning For Coverage During a Career Change or Job Search
September 16, 2008
Health insurance is the single most important benefit that you must take care of during a job search or career change. Risk of Being Uninsured I have a friend who underwent major surgery about two years ago, and it was during a time that he was transitioning from one job to another. He didn’t elect […]
401k Rollovers – Transferring Your Retirement Investments When Changing Jobs
September 12, 2008
Rolling over your 401k into an IRA is one of the key financial steps when you take a new job. A job change can be one of the most frustrating and overwhelming times of your life; but it can also be one of the most exciting and fulfilling times of your life! Transferring your retirement […]
How To Determine Expenses Associated With a Job Change
September 10, 2008
So, you’re ready to take the plunge, and change jobs. Some of you will not only change jobs this year, you’ll change careers. But with every change comes an added expense. Changing jobs can change your life, but it can also hurt your wallet at the same time. Switching Jobs On a personal level, I […]
Paying Down Debt In Your Marriage
September 8, 2008
Debt can be a real strain on any marriage. Today we’ll take a look at how you can work with your spouse to reduce debt together. Bringing Debt into a Marriage In my previous article, I wrote about the excuses that spouses give about having separate bank accounts. One of those excuses had to do with […]
Do Married Couples Need to Buy Life Insurance?
September 7, 2008
Death. No one wants to think about, especially a newly married couple. However, thinking about the worse case scenario is an essential trait for maintaining a sound financial plan. There’s no scenario worse than the death of you or your spouse, and that is why you need to prepare for it. When Should You Buy […]
Joint Checking Accounts for Married Couples: The Great Debate Over Joint vs. Separate Bank Accounts
September 6, 2008
Whether you are newly married or you’ve been married for 20 years, the debate over joint versus separate bank accounts is a hot topic among married couples. Some couples swear by separate bank accounts, and other couples think joint accounts are the only way to go. I’ll give you my opinion over the debate, the […]
Guide to Budgeting & Tracking Money For Newlyweds
August 31, 2008
Do you often wonder where you money goes? Do you struggle to save money after all of your bills are paid? The problem is your budget, or lack of a budget. Less than 5% of the households in the United States keep a consistent household budget, and that is why 95% of the nation struggles […]
