I laughed out loud when I read this column. House sales are down and now these fools are trying to convince me that buyers are getting “freebies”, give me a break ! It’s called NEGOTIATING !!! I have something to sell and you want to buy from me, guess what happens. We have a discussion. Just like […]

Where’s the dilemma ? Opposites attract, everyone agrees, where she saves, he spends, what’s wrong with that ? Cash in, cash out. What’s the problem ?
Money is by far the leading topic of arguing couples. Everything from joint or separate bank accounts, individual credit card accounts, and alike, there never seems to be a happy […]

I’m not a big fan of the reverse mortgage option. Families do it for various reasons, their strapped financially, maybe they have no company pension and the monthly bills are consuming them, or they simple want to give some cash to their familily members. 
Here’s a write-up on why some people chose this route. A reverse mortgage […]

Losing my personal identity frightens me. I have had my bank card scanned and copied at a gas station. Luckily, my bank called me the next day to inform me that someone had attempted to extract a large sum of cash from my bank account. The joke was on them, I don’t keep large balances in […]

There’s no easy way to cope with the helpless feeling of rising tuition fees. Your in a catch 22 situation, you need an education to solidify your future, yet, graduating after a 4 year program with debt of impending student loans totalling $40,000+ makes you think, is this worth the money?  How will you raise the cash required pay […]

With on campus living at colleges or travel plans in full gear, be careful of your cellphone usage if your out of your local calling area, especially if your out of the country.
Here’s a cautionary article advising you on the do’s and don’ts of roaming with a cellphone. There are special bundles you can purchased […]

Where do you keep your important papers ? Things like your Will, Mortgage, Life Insurance, Retirement Portfolio etc. Depending on your outlook, maybe your age too, most people find a secure place under lock and key. However, if you keep these important documents at home in a desk drawer or filing cabinet, consider how vulnerable […]

If your just getting ready to head off to college, chances are you will be getting a multitude of credit card applications mailed to you daily, even preapproved ones. The temptation can be overwhelming, additional cash at your fingertips, WOW !
There’s an article via Lifehacker that details the potential pitfalls and risks associated with credit […]

Are you tired of seeing GenXers get all the promotions? Are you in your late 30’s or 40’s and want more incentive for your hard earned dollars? Or is it time to take a risk and venture out of your comfort zone?
This is always a complex question that carries risk and can result in hefty […]

If you have a cassette player in your car and were wondering if there’s a way to hook up your iPod without installing a mass of unruly hardware, well the answer is “Yes you can”!  Here’s a cheap car audio adaptor for under $10 that fits the bill, it’s quick and easy as sliding in […]