Mutual fund reviews: Pioneer Mutual Funds Boston is the birthplace of the mutual fund, and the Pioneer group of mutual funds is the third oldest mutual fund organization in the United States. For nearly 80 …

Holiday gift shopping can be a stressful moment.  In the effort of looking for deals, writing up lists (checking them twice), and rushing to get everything done on time, many potential blunders may be committed. …

First and foremost, let’s establish the fact that the average working/lower middle class citizen pays 13% of his or her income in federal taxes. I can’t speak for other states, but West Virginia got me …

Marriage is one of the few ‘easy’ ways to gain legal residency in the United States. But it is a route that has pitfalls to it. One of the largest reasons is that individuals do …

Food is a necessity that can become quite expensive. But, with proper planning, one can greatly reduce the amount of money one spends on food. Here are a seven tips for saving money on food: …

Money can cause big problems in a marriage, if couples allow it. Some couples may even decide to get divorced over financial issues. It has been said a million times, “money is the root of …

Municipal bond swaps are used by a variety of investors to do everything from increase the investor’s yield to lower the amount an investor pays in taxes. In general, a bond swap is an investment …

The spectres of Bradford and Bingley, Northern Rock and Ice Save caused worrying moments for individuals with cash invested in one of these groups. Consumer confidence was shaken. One of the aims of the U.K’s …

If you are thinking of making improvements or looking for money to pay for your child’s college education you may be considering taking advantage of the equity in your home. Equity is the difference between …

How to Use Your 2008 IRS Tax Rebate Checks The first question to ask is, “Why do I care?” All American consumers should care because the economy effects every purchase you make, including anything that …

A will is a document that is used in estate planning. You would use a will to help you plan in advance how you want any property you own or any obligations you have handled. …

If you have power available to you, you should use it. This is true with coupon saving. Whatever your level of income, you always have more opportunity to purchase. It’s a traditional service that keeps …

The purpose of commercial contracts is to define the elements of the deal, and to set out the rights, obligations and remedies available to the parties in case something goes wrong. However, it can be …

Cutting expenses at home seems like something that is really hard to do, but it doesn’t have to be that big of a challenge. There are always little ways that you can save money on …

As the economy weakens, many people are looking for simple, new or innovative ways to save money. A society that has become so overindulgent has left people desiring a less complex and more affordable life. …

It was initially reported by various news outlets that PayPal had accidentally credited $92 quadrillion to a man’s PayPal account. However, in reality, this isn’t what actually happened. What actually happened, as described on the site …

In today’s world it seems that having a phone is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. They are used every day to get in touch with friends, family and relatives that are miles away, …

We are caught up, as consumers, in finding any way possible to help fit into our budgets. That means that refinancing options are being explored as ways to make this happen. Saving money anywhere possible …

Colorado requires that all automobiles registered must be covered by standard liability coverage. At www.insurance.com it is simple for Colorado drivers to obtain up to five quotes from leading insurers to ensure that you are …

Banks remain the most trusted source of lending for most individuals. When a personal loan is required for something major such as a house purchase, buyers know they are taking on a long term commitment …

Who, or where, is an identity theft victim waiting to happen? Indeed, how many times- unknown to you- have you cheated ”identity death”? And just how much within the identity fraudster’s reach are you- or …

Having a good credit score is an important issue if you want to keep your finances healthy. Your credit report will determine your chances of getting approved for finance and thus, you should take great …

Florida’s Governor Rick Scott recently signed legislation requiring applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to pass a drug test before receiving aid. Scott, a Republican, said it was “the right thing for …

According to U. S. court statistics, almost a million and a half individuals in the United States filed for bankruptcy in the twelve months ended March 31, 2010. Deciding to file for relief under the Bankruptcy …

If you happen to turn on CNBC, listen to a radio show about investing, or read any financial newsletter or magazine, it’s not going to be long before you see and advertisement about some company …

Under the law of England and Wales, criminal intent is an every day term for the mental element, or mens rea, of a crime. For most crimes, apart from strict liability offences require that the …

Trading in the stock market can be very lucrative, but it is very challenging as well. One of the most common dilemmas that traders face is when to sell a stock. It is always important …

In the aftermath of the stock market crash, most investors have a heightened concern about the riskiness of their investments.  Seemingly secure investments often turned out to be much more speculative than anticipated, and the …

As much as we would like to presume it to be true, no one can control the actions of another person. No one can foresee every circumstance that may come into another person’s daily life. …

The decision to go through a bankruptcy can affect the life of a consumer in the United States for years. In fact, most bankruptcy attorneys advise their clients to expect to see the effects of …