Even though many people are buying less expensive housing these days, you might be very tempted to buy a bigger house. I can understand that. Interest rates are ridiculously low and real estate prices seem to be just bottoming out. I recently wrote a post explaining that most people are far better off buying real […]
Should You Sell Your House Now?
If you are struggling financially you are probably considering making all kinds of changes in your financial life. But should you sell your house ? Is that a reasonable thing to do? It’s a pretty big decision. How do you determine if such a move makes sense or not? Dan, a friend of mine faced […]
Capital One 360 Review – Are They Going In The Right Direction?
Why write up a fancy Capital One 360 review a year after it acquired ING Direct? Here’s why. Newly introduced banks often come on with the glitz and the glamour. They try to lure customers in with exaggerated claims of world-class service and juicy rates. But now the dust has settled. The honeymoon is over. […]
Why The Stock Market Is Making You Rich Right Now
It wasn’t too long ago that people were jumping out of windows because the market was spiraling down into a dark and evil abyss. Now the market seems to hit new all-time highs every day. And that’s not all. The S&P 500 has risen for the last 6 months straight. No wonder everyone is feeling […]
How to Buy Term Life Insurance Part II
Yesterday we discussed the basics behind saving money when you buy term life insurance. This is over and above the amount you save by purchasing term vs. whole life. We talked about how to determine how much coverage you need and how long you need it for. By having the right amount of coverage for […]
How I Won My Credit Bureau Dispute Fast
The following is a guest post by Larry Klein. He found an innovative way to end his credit bureau dispute fast and in his favor. Let’s check out Larry’s story. If you have a credit bureau dispute it can drive you nuts. You probably didn’t do anything wrong but the bureau reports that you did. […]