Eric found himself stranded in a small town in Indiana with no cash and a fuel gage that read empty. He swiped the credit card that had been offered to him a year prior while …

Supplemental insurance is provided for many types of insurance depending on what is needed by a particular individual. One common type of supplemental insurance that is purchased by individuals that are on Medicare is called …

Financial planners are not necessarily regulated, but most of them choose to obtain one of a series of legitimate certifications so that they can signal to consumers that they know what they are doing. Also, …

One way debt collectors operate, companies such as Allied Interstate, is that they have paid the original lender for the right to collect the debt. What does this really mean? For instance, assume you owe credit card company …

Dealing with finances is one of the most common dilemmas that college graduates face. Upon finishing school, these graduates find a job and start to earn a living. However, since schools only taught the necessary …

ATM scams have become an unfortunate reality in today’s world. As the use of these automated machines has become a primary method to access cash, scammers have found a lucrative way to try and rip …

A Roth IRA is a type of individual retirement arrangement (IRA). Contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax deductible; however, all qualified withdrawals from a Roth IRA are tax free. The major advantage of …

Stock buybacks increase a financial metric called earnings per share (EPS), and the increase of the EPS indicates a stock may be undervalued. An undervalued stock has the potential to grow in value; therefore, an …

It is not the government’s role to pay for medical care. Many people think that the government paying for all medical care is a good idea, saying that everyone has the right to be healthy …

Credit cards can be wonderful assets and can also be bothersome liabilities, especially when using them overseas. If you are planning a trip overseas, it may be best to not plan on using your credit …

Those of you who allow your heart to be your guide in all matters of personal finance are truly making a huge mistake. So too, when you let your emotions control your wallet rather than your …

I think it is safe to posit the idea that America is a full fledged service economy. Moreover, I believe it safe to wager that the American consumer and American services are closely tied to …

When is a personal loan a bad idea? I personally know several people who would simply say, “Always,” and the subject would thereafter be very firmly and forever closed. There are those who are so …

Louisiana, like most other states, has mandatory auto insurance requirements in place. These requirements mean any registered vehicle in the state must carry the minimum liability coverage at all times. Drivers must have a policy …

When did you start couponing? Was it after watching TLC’s “Extreme Couponing” or was after you began to feel the effects of the recent economic recession? Whatever the reason, extreme couponing is all about saving …

You may be entitled to unclaimed property in the state of Mississippi if you have lost track of property or become a beneficiary when someone passes away. Such property may include unpaid wages, bank deposit …

Credit is readily available, even to those with a bad credit history. What one ought to know and what one needs to know are two different things when applying for a credit card. The consumer needs …

Completing your FAFSA on the web is easier than ever if you follow a few simple steps.  Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a critical component of your ability to access federal student …

I learned about short-term medical insurance a few years ago when I was just finishing up at university. Another student told me that Short-term medical is meant to help those of us who are transitioning …

It’s hard to get by these days without having credit to ease the way but you can build it solid early and it will serve you well. A good credit rating is as good as having …

The thought of saving money is not the same as doing it. Doing it requires careful planning and diligence. The reasons we want to save money will be different and personal for each of us, …

NOTICE GIVEN ON WWW.NETBANK.COM–On September 28, 2007, NetBank, Alpharetta, GA was closed by the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was named Receiver. All insured depositors are now customers of …

If you hate the idea of throwing out those old clothes but don’t know what to do with them, then look no further. Here a few money saving ideas that can turn those old clothes …

Requiring businesses to do anything other than comply with local and federal laws is ludicrous. Businesses already pay workers comp. insurance, business liability, at least minimumwage, half your FICA taxes, federal unemployment taxes, as well …

Purchasing homeowners’ insurance is second only to purchasing a home in terms of important investments. Homeowners’ insurance protects not only your home but also your belongings and other assets. Therefore, it is important to know …

In our country’s over-230-year history, there have been only seven U.S. District Judges removed from office by impeachment.  These judges preside in United States district courts, which are our federal trial courts.   Currently there are …

WARNING: This article contains extremely graphic content of a gory nature. Please do not read it if you are sensitive to or disturbed by such. Read this article and review any links included at your …

While expressing the essence of colours and odours of life, Robert Birdges once narrated “I know if odour was visible as colour is, I’d see the summer garden in the rainbow clouds.” Marketers have indeed …

Helping our children is important; however, there comes a time and a place where there are things that don’t really help. Giving them as much money as they need, often falls into this category. Forging …

The Ryanair MasterCard may well appeal to regular fliers who use the budget airline. The credit card which Ryanair offers, part of the Santander range of cards, gives card holders the chance to redeem free …