With the cost of traveling becoming more affordable, many people are interested in traveling abroad and are eager to find the best deals through various methods. Many people who plan to take an overseas trip …

We all want to make a profit, but we also want to have as little hassle as possible. Besides we may find that we are not good with money, that we either gamble it too quickly, or …

State Senator Bill Ketron has introduced a bill that which passed the Senate Monday that would require all persons to present a photo identification when entering a polling place to vote. Democratic reactions to the …

In times when ‘recession’ is the word of the day and job losses mount to all-time highs, everyone feels the need to pass on the word of financial education to anyone willing to listen, this …

Debt is something that can last a lifetime until it’s paid in full. The amount of money people owe is largely based on credit card usage, loans, countless “buy now, pay later” purchases and rent. …

The truth cannot be denied. Race did play a role in the George Zimmerman case. The boy who died that night in the Florida town of Sanford was African-American. However, his color is just part …

There are many great back to school sales that can save you a great deal of money.  The following are ways to use these effectively. Look at the ads each week to see the different …

Cindy, a middle-school student, is given a homework assignment on simple politics. She was instructed to ask a parent which political party they identified with and why. Cindy is an inquisitive child and isn’t always …

Credit cards can be useful tools if they are used correctly.  If you are not careful you may find yourself in financial trouble quickly.  There are a few strategies to be aware of.  They can …

America is a nation of people who are equal before the law; and to abide by that principle all laws should apply to everyone. Therefore, the tax laws should be simplified for EVERYONE! The U.S …

Identity theft is the No. 1 consumer crime in the United States, and it’s growing rapidly. In 2004, almost 1-in-12 households were victimized by some form of identity theft, and surveys indicate that about one-fifth …

A living will is an advance health care directive that tells your doctors what kind of health care you want under extreme conditions. This kind of will has nothing to do with your personal assets. …

There are many reasons for the rise in calls for governments to decriminalize assisted suicide in specific cases. Medical advancements that extend life are great scientific accomplishments, but they may be horrific accomplishments. This is …

People often ask the question, “Can mutual funds make you a millionaire?” Mutual funds do not give you a strong probability of becoming a millionaire, particularly when compared with ETFs, also known as exchange traded …

Graduating from college can be an exciting time. Preparing to foray into the ‘real’ world to begin life is a bittersweet experience at best. Almost 1.6 million students will be graduating college in 2009*. Of …

Big businesses “think” that people are stupid. They count on the consumers to be blind to their tactics! It’s no wonder…have you ever noticed or heard someone say: “I am bad with names.” – “I …

House insurance is one of the major necessities of life.  It is not required but every homeowner should have insurance on their home.  The home is the most expensive investment most people make in their …

You have written an award winning article or a prize-winning short story, and when you Google it to show it off to your friends, copies of your work shows up within the returned results, under …

Owning a home has it’s benefits. When you are a homeowner, you have a place to call your own and that place becomes your most valued asset. When you own your own home, you can …

ISA accounts are UK tax-free savings accounts. That they are tax-free is an advantage when compared to other alternative saving accounts which have net interest rates. However, before investing in an ISA, it’s worth noting …

In today’s competitive insurance market, insurers requesting a copy of your credit report are not uncommon. In fact, it has become standard practice with a wide variety of agencies. Today, your insurance rates are not …

Many people think signing up for a credit card is easy and all cards offer pretty much the same thing. They sometimes think there is no reason to read that mini-book of small print at …

The Crown Court is a higher criminal court in England and Wales, which hears criminal cases and appeals from Magistrates’ courts. It currently hears tens of thousands of cases per year. Appeals of Crown Court …

In May 2013, the Boston Consulting Group released an eagerly awaited annual update to its survey of global wealth. Unsurprisingly, the Massachusetts-based management consulting firm confirmed the largest number of millionaires live in the United …

American Electric Power (AEP) is in the largest electricity generators in the United States. AEP is a holding company. Its subsidiaries own and operate 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity and owns and operates the country’s …

The Islamic insurance system or Takaful is the natural continuation of early experiments in Islamic finance by countries such as Egypt and Malaysia. Takaful is very much like conventional insurance systems but differentiates itself in …

Lets get one thing straight first, once you cut a check to the IRS and they cash it, it’s no longer your money but is the property of the Federal Government. We have elected officials …

You’ll find yourself sometimes with no money to spend and you need extra money. How to get extra money without asking for a loan? Simply cut off extras you don’t need and learn to save, …

I’m a lender. (Said with the same cringe a lawyer feels when he says “I’m a lawyer”.) In the joke department, lawyer jokes vs. lender jokes, lawyers have us beat. Same stigma though. Nobody likes …

When you are about to embark on the long journey to motherhood through assisted reproductive technology (or in simpler terms fertility treatment, often in the form of IUI, ICSI or IVF) you are likely to …