You’re actually better than the credit card offers you get in the mail. Just because you got a letter in the mail saying you’re “prequalified” doesn’t mean you have to take it. And even though the offers you see in … Continue Reading

When it comes to trading on the stock market, timing is everything: prices can change in a matter of minutes and profits can soar (or disappear) depending on when you decide to buy or sell. But when it comes to … Continue Reading

If you have a credit card and carry an outstanding balance on your card each month, you’ve definitely noticed that interest you have to pay on your balance every time your statement comes. It’s annoying, but it’s there and you … Continue Reading

Have you ever stopped to consider what all that stuff on your credit card is? There are names, numbers, dates, a magnetic strip, and even a hologram. Here’s a breakdown of what all of that means: FRONT OF THE CARD … Continue Reading

One of the maddening realities of the current economic situation is the fact that a low-rate environment means that the money you keep in a savings account earns a yield at a very slow pace. For those of us who … Continue Reading

“Should I loan money to my family?” This is a question I get asked about (and ask others about) very often. And unfortunately there’s no simple, straightforward answer. Loaning money to family can be complicated and emotional. At the same … Continue Reading

If you want to protect your family’s financial future in the event that you pass on in an untimely manner, you need to have life insurance. Once you decide to buy life insurance, however, things become a little dicey. The … Continue Reading