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Other money essentialsThere are a bunch of apps for that! Here are a couple of top-rated aps for managing your money, paying your bills, and saving for your goals – oh, and they’re FREE: Bills, budget and other basics Mint – This is currently the highest-ranked personal financial management smartphone app. Grouping all aspects of your financial […]
With many financial obligations binding you and your family, it’s understandable that some plans and goals will need to be pushed back for others. Sometimes, it might seem intuitive to start with meeting the most urgent or frequent financial needs – like paying the bills and expenses that recently come up. After that, short-term saving […]
The Summer Olympics 2012 is now exactly 10 days away! With that, we turned to Team USA for insights on money management. As it turns out, the athletes’ pursuit of Olympics gold follows the same principles that you, too, can use to reach your financial goals! Have an end goal and a plan While the […]
Over the past 3 weeks, we have discussed the importance of several key employee benefits – health insurance, the retirement plan, and disability insurance. There are MANY more possible benefits to consider, and every employer will offer a different combination. The best advice? Take your time, ask questions, and enroll in all of the benefits […]
A recent report issued by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics found that Americans have been cutting back on their doctor visits and use of medicines. Experts feel that this is a sign people are still struggling to pay for personal healthcare. Certainly the need for visits to the doctor and prescription drugs has not […]
Are you still working on your tax return? With the deadline very close at hand don’t fret, but take these tips that the IRS offers into consideration while finishing your tax returns. Consider filing electronically. If you file electronically and choose to have your tax refund deposited directly into your bank account, you will have […]
No matter your age, occupation, or status, it is important to know about credit cards and the effects they can have on your finances. Yes, credit cards are convenient with their “buy now – pay later” incentive, but without careful use they could spiral you into debt! According to an article from Fox Business, there […]
With the New Year just beginning, why not make it your most productive year yet! Below are a number of tips that can help you become more productive in your life and with your finances. Make a Do-Not-Do List – Instead of an average to do list, create a list that says what you will […]
The holiday season is something we all look forward to. But did you even realize that maybe it’s the most anticipated time of the year for thieves? As more and more people get ready for the holidays and vacations, they forget that maybe their homes could fall victim to burglaries. Here are some safety tips […]
We’ve recently discussed in our previous posts about how to protect you from identity theft. We came across this article and found it interesting because we are living in the age where technology and the Internet rule all. Fox Business reports that thieves can gain many important personal information facts about yourself from your social […]