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Five Steps To Recover From Identity Theft
When your personal information is stolen and used by an identity thief, it will put a strain on your financial situation and even on your health. Being a victim of identity theft can be a traumatic experience that leaves you feeling angry, overwhelmed, emotional, and vulnerable. Unfortunately, identity theft is commonplace in today’s times. Fortunately, [...]
8 Creative Ways to Save Cash Each Month
What’s the most creative — but impactful — thing you’ve done to save money personally? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start [...]
How to Save Money on Car Insurance With a Bad Driving Record
You have a bad driving record. It’s not the end of the world, but it costing you a lot of money in premiums every year. You want to lower your auto insurance rates, but you’re not sure how. Unfortunately, your choices are limited. Limited – but not nonexistent. Safe Driving Classes A defensive driving class [...]
3 Ways You Can Use Credit Cards (Responsibly) to Save on Summer Travel
A lot of us 20-somethings were told after college that we should go off and travel because if we didn’t go now, we would never get a chance to later. (Others, like myself, were told to “get a job”.) What kind of pressure is that? And why are we being told to go off and [...]
Don’t Get Scammed: The Truth About Credit Repair Services
“We can erase your bad credit – 100% guaranteed!” You’re probably smart enough not to fall for a claim like that, or for other credit repair promises that sound too good to be true. But would you be tempted to fall for a gentler approach? Try this one: “The reputable credit repair specialists [here] have [...]
Which Dental Insurance Should You Opt For?
A very crucial alternative to take into consideration while opting for a dental insurance plan is the benefit amount you get on a yearly basis. This benefit amount normally ranges between $750 to $2500 for each year. There are companies who will allow you to utilize your benefit amount as and when you require them. [...]
Infographic: How The Average American Spends His Money
What are your monthly expenses? After the essentials what do you choose to spend your money on? This infographic takes a look at what American consumers buys. Image Credit: Creditloan.com
Staying Within a Renovation Budget on an Investment Property
One of the most important parts of owning an investment property is making sure it stays in good enough shape to be attractive to renters or potential buyers. Though it shouldn’t be a regular undertaking, eventually you’ll have to renovate or remodel a home or condo. As the purchase market continues to bounce back, it [...]
Recent Budget Proposal: A Breakdown on Taxing Your Retirement
So you’re doing the responsible thing and maxing out your 401(k) with employer match and IRA. But then you see these headlines that say, “President Obama Wants to Tax Your Retirement Savings” or “Retirement Savings Under Attack” or some other outlandish, absolutist headline. They carry some truth based on the latest White House proposed budget. [...]
Five Things You Need To Know To Survive In a Bad Economy
A bad economy is something that nearly everyone will have to deal with more than once during an average lifetime. Natural market cycles and global changes can quickly cause unexpected downturns that affect many different aspects of daily life. These downturns should not be ignored since they could last for years at a time. It [...]
