Should ex-convicts seek employment? Absolutely. This is true about anyone. We seek jobs in order to take care of ourselves and those we love, for prestige, and for many other reasons expounded on in other …

In regards to felons and ex-con finding a job, I would like to answer some of the problems they may encounter. Also ask Valarie Wards about her writing and comments. I’m 61 years old, I …

Bloggers beware! Check your facts. The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) is watching you. It is okay to write about products but be sure what you say is correct. Recently, some companies have overused and overstated …

From our one experience in needing to use our travel insurance, I can say it is a good idea. Ten years ago, and before we became internet travel savvy and started making our own schedules, …

Retirement is an important life event which can have significant impact on the lives of the retiree and his or her dependents. Those who have prepared themselves well for retirement should enjoy retirement life to …

In a tangle? Running out of money and time? A payday loan is the best solution for you when hard times come a knocking. No matter what your money issues are (credit card payment, overdrafts, …

Making an investment is a wise choice to make. But one must make sure that they choose the right investment advisor who will guide them into making a good investment. It is possible for an …

How to spend less money on gas is highly relevant with gasoline prices fluctuating due to limited supply. The option of parking our cars instead of driving them is not possible for most Americans. Those …

Credit mistakes can be costly and influence how much interest is paid out on loans.  Therefore, it is the burden of the citizen to make sure that they stay up on their credit status and …

This is an excellent, yet controversial discussion. I think everyone understands that a child has a right be supported by both of their parents, yet support in the eyes of the family court system is …

Many people are looking for low risk investments for their hard earned cash. Treasury bonds have always been considered a secure investment particularly during times of turbulence in the financial markets. Investing in Treasury bonds …

When people look at the stock market today, it is more than a little intimidating. The market is more volatile than it has been in a long time, and the psychological effects of both media …

What are some of the advantages of capitalism? Capitalism is the form of business that the United States and most developed countries use in order to conduct business. The basic principle is that any idea …

What a fun concept. Five things to do with one dollar. This article will show you the many wonderful things that can be done with a seemingly useless one dollar bill. Back in the 20’s …

As with any missive on the subject of tax liabilities and the IRS, there are no cut and dried answers regarding whether or not it’s better to incorporate a small business, or leave it as …

If your credit card is ever lost or stolen, the most important thing to remember is that time is of the essence. Even though most credit card companies will protect you against fraudulent charges of …

Finding the Best Auto Loans Possible One thing that many people are not aware of when they get older is that finding a good percentage rate on auto loans may become very difficult; unless you …

Credit card companies and department stores are relentless in their efforts to get you in debt.  Once you graduate from high school, you will begin receiving credit card offers, all stating that you have been …

Healthcare in America Healthcare has become my great white whale over the past week or so. It seemed so simple at first, dash off a quick column about the need for a single payer system …

The most important things to consider when purchasing homeowners insurance are: what is covered in your policy and what is not covered. Policies are comprised of many separate clauses and are broken into two categories: …

You knew it when you were going into it, but it was seemingly unavoidable: filing for bankruptcy. Now you have to deal with the effects of that decision: specifically, how to rebuild your credit. Hopefully …

Just think about the obvious, abusive spouses most likely look for other ways to hurt their “loved ones.” I think they should be denied the right to bear arms because it would only entice them …

Should Teens Have Credit Cards? As your children get older it may become tempting to protect them from the ravages of the world that they don’t quite know they’re going to face.  After all, that …

Moms and dads, are you ready for one of the biggest challenges for parents of all school age children? Incorporating some frugal tips into your household for school lunches. With the escalating costs of all …

Tax questions are inevitable, no matter how many times you have filed your federal income tax return. Each year changes are made to the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) tax code. These yearly changes can be …

Babies require a lot, even just for normal, everyday use. All of these things can get very expensive very quickly, and when added to your regular expenses it may seem like you won’t have a …

The Emergency Room Health Clinics across the US…. The majority of people who lack medical coverage in the USA are caught in a national system of health-care that says they have too much money to …

Your money will grow for you but first you must learn how to do this without risk. Fidelity Investments experts stand ready to help. The best way to learn about mutual fund is to check …

Today, people are looking for ways to not only save money, but if possible help the environment. There are some easy ways that you can save money going green that you might not even have …

The credit scoring industry has expanded into a huge business, affecting almost all areas of life. Those with no credit history will find life is more expensive and can be much harder. Typical groups that …