When we see something we really want we will do just about anything to get that something.  For example, a young couple just starting out has recently married and wants a good place to start …

My husband and I need to store a majority of our items in a new facility. The place we have our items in now will deliver them for free. So we thought we would get …

With increasing financial problems and property owners going into foreclosure, the rate of squatters is also increasing. There are different types of squatting such as activists for a political movement. But the most popular form …

The Google Finance Stock Screener is a very powerful and useful addition to the Google finance system. It makes picking stock based on financial criteria so simple and intuitive that you would be excused for …

Some supplies are regarded as taxable for the purposes of value added tax (VAT) but are zero rated. Although no VAT is charged on the sale, the supplier still has the right to recover the …

Auto insurance claims in Canada and the U.S are mostly covered under comprehensive, Collision and Liability coverages. Comprehensive coverage covers losses arising from, among other things, fire, theft, vandalism, and impact from flying objects. These …

The mortgage market mess is first and foremost the responsibility of greedy lenders and secondly the borrowers who received their loans. Two years ago and more if a borrower applied for a loan and he …

A child has two parents in this world – a mother and a father. Whether your child is a boy or a girl, it is extremely important for their development to have both parental role …

I am an AmeriCorps member which is much like the PeaceCorp but you stay within the United States. It is a great program but you are asked to take a vow of poverty and live …

When debt becomes overwhelming, it takes a toll on every aspect of life. It affects how you mentally, physically, and emotionally. Accumulating too much debt not only keeps your from fulfilling your wants, but it …

The fourteenth amendment to the United States Constitution states that “ State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” As defined by the Magna Carta, due process refers …

Real estate is one of the most lucrative and rewarding investments that you can ever make. Looking at it closely, rich people invest in real estate. Some made their wealth through it while some use …

You get into debt by spending. You get out of debt by not spending. Well that plus a bit of planning on how to maximize what money you have available to pay off your debts. …

Of all the types of annuities available, variable annuities seem to be the most maligned, controversial and yet popular in some quarters. They have been in the spotlight recently because of the actions of annuity …

If you have 401k plans floating out in the netherworld from past employers, have money to invest but don’t know where to put it, or haven’t even started planning for retirement, a financial planner can …

Yes, it is a good idea.  But first it needs to be cleared up that it is not Bank of America’s system.  It is a third party servicer called Equator.  Equator was formerly called REO …

The Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) is an extension to the already existing legislation known as the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act. However, the UTMA provides additional value to a custodian account setup under …

Your career is a direct result of hard work and a substantial investment of time and money. Doesn’t it make sense to fully protect it? A disability could render you helpless by taking away the …

May the Best Credit Card Win There are hundreds and hundreds of searches for credit cards. Finding the perfect card may be hard for some to do. Researching a card and finding the best rate …

American families, who are in a low-income bracket, can claim certain tax benefits. To ascertain the amount, and level at which such benefits attract to the family, depends upon a) whether it is a single …

When it comes to building America, Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) is the model of how a company can be competitive, responsible and meet the needs of shareholders and customers. While currently the nation’s second largest …

Credit scoring is big business today. Those hoping to improve their credit score and thus reap the financial benefits it brings are bombarded with advertisements promising a quick fix. “Let us help you get the …

With soaring temperatures going on right now in both Canada and the United States, it’s hard not to have the air conditioner blasting in the home like an icy Frigidaire. Unless air conditioner owners live …

I have some bad news for you. Filing a claim of any type will typically raise the premium on your homeowners insurance. Whether it is due to your negligence, or to your son’s German Sheppard. …

Graduating college into a professional career and find that you need every thing, clothes, car, place to live, insurance, and more. Only a genie could provide all these things at once. The most urgent thing on …

Lost Harvest There is no loss more devastating than losing hope. It leaves to mourn a shattered shell called hopelessness; broken, misunderstood and indelibly scarred. Tears streamed from her eyes obscuring her vision. Although she …

Remember the term passbook savings account? Remember taking your passbook to the bank with you and when you made a transaction, the teller would place your book into the machine which would type in the …

With the falling of global economy in recent year, personal finance blog is getting more popular these days. People visit personal finance blogs to search for advice to solve their personal finance problem, read other …

Losses is very important to Forex traders. Every forex trader experience losses, I do, you will if you are new, even the most experienced trader on the planet will have losses. The sooner you accept …

The government uses the tax code to shift the tax burden between different parts of the taxpaying population. The code gives certain tax breaks to families who are raising children, especially if those families are …