Special Equity is a concept by which marital assets are unequally distributed to spouses during the process of divorce. It is a special case in which one of the spouses has contributed funding, property, or some …

Purchasing a home is typically one of the most significant investments a person will make. Therefore, it is important to help protect that investment. Homeowners insurance is a way to provide security against disaster. There …

The U.S. is a country that’s economy is largely dependent on a simple yet effective goods transportation system to help keep it running. As members of a consumer society, Americans maintain the economic engine running. …

The Barclaycard Initial credit card is specifically geared to those with a limited credit history of a poor credit history. Responsible usage of the card can help to establish a good credit reputation for those …

Most folk have heard of small business loans. Small business loans are really convenient and can help out organizations when cash is essential for expenses. But small business loans also require a lot of paperwork, …

Single parents who are considering embarking on a college education within the State of Iowa have a number of good colleges and universities to choose from, and students are encouraged to contact the colleges directly …

Tax season is here but it shouldn’t have to be stressful. And besides they say the more disorganized you are, the higher your intelligence. Well, ok, I might have made that one up. But for …

Car loans can put quite the crimp in your financial situation, so it is best to rid yourself of these payments early if at all possible. When you are trying to pay off a car …

Grocery shopping is a dreaded chore by many. Prices are continuing to rise on many items; this makes it more important than ever to find ways to save at the supermarket. Shop with a list …

There’s a cliche that prostitution is perhaps the oldest profession on earth. If prostitution was the first profession, banking was a close second. 4,000 years ago temples served as banks. Money was stored in form …

Credit cards offer convenience. They give you the chance to purchase things without paying full balance. This is particularly helpful when you cannot pay the full balance at once. However, in order to avoid overspending, …

Introduction Auto loans are actually secured loans. The car which the lending individual bought with the loan are being used as a security for such loans. For individuals who have bad credit rating, it can …

As with any big investment there are many aspects to consider when purchasing a vacation home wherever it is located in the world. Pros: A holiday home is an asset which will hopefully increase in …

Just how does a military service member pay the bills from the middle of the ocean or from a foxhole in a combat zone?  Hopefully this question was asked and answered before the service member …

ETF stands for “exchange traded fund”. In essence, an ETF is a portfolio managed by a financial institution. When you buy shares in an ETF, your money is allocated toward maintaining that portfolio. ETF shares …

As the abuses of the payday loan industry and the number of people trapped by these practices continue to be exposed in the national media, several public officials have called for an end to their …

Despite the fact paper checks are less popular today than they used to be, they are still a staple in banking. While the increased availability and encouragement to use electronic banking is heavily endorsed by …

Some states have special state-wide tax-free weekends or weeks. However, some retailers have learned that people respond better to “tax-free” than they do to “5 percent off.” They hold special sales where they offer the …

When purchasing a new car through finance it can make a huge difference to the total amount you pay for the car, once the interest rate is factored in. Spending some time in advance researching …

The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system in the UK provides for suitable amounts of tax and national insurance to be deducted from the salaries of employees during a tax year. The employer is responsible …

Speculation is often denigrated as a close relative of gambling. Investing, meanwhile, is praised as an extension of saving. These characterizations have merit, but they are not the exact truth. In reality, a speculator buys …

Save Money on Credit Scores! Credit scores are on sale. And these are actual FICO scores. When you want to check your own credit scores, there are many options. The majority of lenders in the …

A vacation should be a time for complete relaxation, with no problems or worries racing through your mind.Unfortunately, this is just not possible when due to miscalculations on your part, you end up spending more …

The levels of consumer debt in the world today are beyond what most people could have imagined merely a decade or so ago. In the lead up to what has since been labelled as Credit …

One way to make extra money is completing surveys and other websites.  SwagBucks.com is a website where you can make money online by using their toolbar to search, watch videos, take surveys, play games and …

Insurance provides coverage of property, possessions, health and life by an insurance company. The kind of coverage one receives secures the “nuts and bolts” of your life from things like theft, fire, natural disaster and …

There are hundreds of lenders falling over themselves to offer unsecured loans to people with bad credit, but they may well not be the lenders you would choose from preference. Nevertheless they are out there …

Junk bonds are bonds that are sold for a specific purpose with the expectation that those who purchase the bonds will be repaid (with interest) when that purpose is achieved. Often these bonds are offered …

There are many reasons why people think they don’t need life insurance. Some believe that they can do more with the money by investing it themselves; or even use it to fund a business venture. …

The president of the US may soon have the authority to shut down internet access during times of emergency. The proposal was rejected by Congress last year, but has returned this year with some new …