Have you covered your financial bases? Part of a good financial plan is to have all angles covered. First, you need to be settled into a checking account. Then you need somewhere to put aside funds for retirement. These accounts are generally referred to as retirement or investment accounts. Your employer contributes to this fund, […]
Have you heard about alternative solutions for getting cash? It was reported recently that traditional short-term lending has decreased by more than 50% over the past 4 years. The question is will that situation change or is it going to worsen? In the meantime, the burden of obtaining short-term loans from a bank or credit […]
Have you been protecting your finances from cyber criminals? The real question is do you have access to the extra layers of protection, such as secondary passwords or security questions that many financial institutions utilize? Most people have heard about the basics of online security. Much of what a consumer knows just boils down to […]
About one in four investors borrow money from their 401K or retirement savings. These loans have some advantages compared to other sources of credit, but they can also hit your retirement savings in unexpected ways. Many investors have taken advantage of this kind of loan. One advantage is that you can continue to make monthly […]
While living in and enjoying Florida, it is not impossible to rule out that there will be times when in spite of your best efforts and financial responsibility your budget can go completely haywire. You think you are broke and cannot stop worrying. And everything looks like it's turned upside down. In fact, you cannot […]
Have you given the proper attention to whether your automobile insurance would be sufficient to protect you and your family in the event of an unexpected car accident? Whether you were at fault or not, having the proper coverage makes good sense. Using your automobile for transportation, such as getting to work, going food shopping […]
Well, we are certainly into the buying season now. You probably consider yourself lucky to live and work in the city of Tampa because there are great buys to be had almost everyplace. Usually thought as the Tampa Bay Area, it is home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, large banks and telecommunication […]
Some Tips About Buying on Sale Are you living in and around the city of Boynton Beach and just crave all the good deals? Do you love to buy something just because it is on sale? It is certainly tempting, so if your goal is to save some money, what are the real pros and […]
Living paycheck to paycheck is not such an unusual situation. Today’s cost of living can be expensive whether you live in the city or the country. Since this problem affects most of us, it is easy for a budget to go from the black into the red due to a string of bad luck. If […]
Payday advance and payday loans have become much more popular because they can be very useful to a consumer who finds himself or herself strapped for cash and has tried every other way to obtain needed funds such as asking to borrow from a family member, friend, or even one’s employer. If you have found yourself […]
Looking at the calendar, it seems that the holiday season will soon be right around the corner. Let’s just say that you are beginning to feel the pinch. You might have been thinking hard about what coming up short on cash could mean for yourself and especially your family. In fact, you could have reached […]
Are you a bargain hunter and someone who enjoys the thrill of finding great deals? Well, bargain hunting is back, thanks to a tough economy. Shopping smarter could take more time, but when you start to see the rewards and even have fun doing it, you will want to have enough cash to pay for […]