Have you ever run out of money before you wrote all the checks that were due for the month? Of course, we all have at one time or another. Everyone finds themselves in a financial …

To help understand why the federal government banned internet poker, you should first understand how the sites work. Without droning on with details, I will attempt a quick summary. In order to start playing poker …

Groceries on $21 a week? It is becoming more difficult to find good buys on groceries, but it can be a breeze if you pay attention to sales ads, and even easier if you take …

“Taking control and lowering your monthly payments by consolidating your debt!” is a phrase that appeals to anyone who feels buried alive in debt.  Anytime a person feels as if they can lower their monthly …

Governments and corporations sometimes need to have yard sales, but taking over the staff parking lot with aircraft parts and steam turbines, or truckloads of fashionable footwear, is not a good look. Enter Liquidity Services …

Competitive rates on a tiered savings account are being offered at Centennial Bank a nationwide level. While the account can be opened regardless of where you’re located in the United States, don’t expect the same …

In today’s economy families are struggling to make ends meet and the thought of saving money is a good idea but in most cases not a reality. There are certain expenses that have to be …

People often point out what would happen if abortion were banned. Kids would be in bad positions, having to fend for themselves, etc. There is one important element missing from that line of reasoning – …

It’s easy to get nervous when you take a look at the stock market and see lots of falling numbers. The natural reaction is to think, “Oh No! I’m loosing money in my retirement account! …

Investors out searching for deals in estate auctions and other vintage items in antique and second hand shops must know the real from the fake. How is this learned? From years of experience and from …

The internet has created a new dynamic in the world of the con artist. Previously the con artist would actually have to meet the victim, pretend that they were friends, and convince the victim to …

An annuity is a contract between an insurer and an annuitant whereby the annuitant makes a payment or series of payments in exchange for a lifetime payout. It is difficult to give advice about annuities …

Christmas time is when you purchase all sorts of gifts for those close to you. You decorate the house until it looks like an airport runway and eat a feast every chance you get. Then …

Tax resistance is a citizen’s refusal to pay taxes to one or all levels of government, not out of an inability to pay but rather out of principle or out of protest. Particularly in the …

You may be asking yourself, “Aren’t we busy enough without having to tackle such a huge project as creating a home inventory?” I am here to suggest that you should make the time to do …

Starting a new business and providing a new service or product or simply a new outlet where customers can obtain items they need is very exciting.  Letting customers know about your new business and the …

Buying a home at a sheriff’s auction can be a tricky affair and it’s certainly not advisable for the faint of heart. For those that do the research and attend an auction prepared, the rewards …

When you are in need of a car loan there is a whole range of online companies from banks to dealerships offering loans, and one should suit your needs. The interest rate which may be …

Premium savings bonds- are they the best tax free bond in the UK Premium savings bonds were first introduced to the UK in 1956 by National Savings and Investments in a bid to decrease inflation …

Current mortgages available to a first time homebuyer with good credit As a first-time buyer, it can be very hard to know where to start looking.  Everywhere you turn, you can see houses, but there …

The right to bear arms in America is an issue that has been debated heavily the last half of the 20th century. Many folks believe that no good can ever come from owning such a …

Life after bankruptcy can be extremely difficult. Financial institutions will be more hesitant in granting your loans while landlords might think twice before letting you in their properties. Fortunately, all is not lost. Despite the …

Can you believe what a brokerage house has to say? Remember our current recession was due from greed. This corporate greed fueled multi-million dollar bonuses for key executives. Brokerage houses fed off this corporate greed …

Identity theft is a growing problem. Recent estimates put the number of victims in the US at 10 million and growing daily.  And the number of companies offering identity theft insurance and credit monitoring is …

Annuities are varied financial products that provide financial benefits for annuitants in exchange for contributions. The Fixed Index Annuity (FIA) – also known as equity-indexed annuity- is a type of fixed annuity. While it is …

Since when is saving money and getting things you need for really cheap or even getting them for free trouble? I am a coupon collector! Those coupons have helped me to stock-pile items that I …

Payday loans have, since their inception, proven rather controversial in the financial world. Relying on high interest rates to make money, payday loans can quickly spiral out of control if the borrower fails to repay …

Mediation and mini-trial are 2 forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). ADR is the use of alternative procedures to resolve disputes without the necessity of a court trial. The US federal courts and most state courts …

Often people do not have enough money to repay their debts and that is why their debts keep on increasing due to late charges or interest rates or both. When you are facing such situations, …

It is never pleasant to find out that you are the victim of a financial fraud. The problem is becoming all too common in modern times. With the use of the internet frequently being used to target …