Last year I borrowed a $3,000 cash advance from my credit card. I’ve now paid over $800 in interest on this loan yet haven’t paid down the principal balance by one single dime. My card charges a cash advance rate of 24.9% while my rate on purchases is a less shocking 14.9%. Though I pay [...]
When I first heard of traveling by RV, I just pictured Cousin Eddie from the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and how he parked his old RV in the Griswold family driveway. But now, as I meet more and more people with RVs, I see that they are a nice way to travel and affordable. [...]
Chances are the fewer syllables your order at Starbucks has, the cheaper it will be. With the recession in mind, Starbucks unveiled a new pricing strategy. They’re lowering the prices of their less complicated drinks, like drip coffees and tall lattes. If those are your drinks of choice you’ll pay 5 to 15 cents less [...]
I don’t know about you, but I really like free stuff. It’s great because often I can get food, household items and even entertainment without having to spend any money. I did a little searching and found some great free stuff. Free Chick-fil-A: Mark your calendars for September 7, Labor Day. Wear any clothing you [...]
It’s probably not surprising that the education of a population and its economy are related, but a new study says they’re more closely related than we realize. The study was recently conducted by the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina for the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Currently the [...]
AARP picked the top places to live based on the quality of life, economy and dozens of other criteria. And I’m happy to say I’ve lived in two out of the five. In fact, city number two is where I currently reside. So here’s where the AARP says you should head if you’re looking for [...]
Time for an attitude check– how are you feeling about your money, your finances and the economy? If you’re suddenly feeling a rush of negative thoughts and emotions, your attitude may not be as chipper as it once was. That negative attitude could be the exact thing that’s keeping you from changing your financial situation. [...]
Have you noticed a few more bucks in your paycheck lately? It could be the result of the Making Work Pay Tax Credit. It’s part of the Stimulus Package, but not everyone will benefit. In fact some people could end up owing money when tax season rolls around. If you fall into one of these [...]
Yes. The headline is correct. You may have to dig a little but money, whether it’s federal, state or from other groups, is out there. We’re all looking to save some money or receive extra incentives. There are plenty of ways to tap into some free money. And they are ligitimate. Here are a few [...]
In USA Weekend Suze Orman shared her top six tips for keeping more money in your wallet. Suze’s tips go beyond things like avoiding the local Starbucks or try clipping coupons. Here’s her advice for saving more money: 1. Reassess Your Home: This is especially important if you bought your home in the peak of [...]