Think that having kids will put a cramp in your style — not to mention your wallet? Well, that’s not always the case. Follow these simple tips and you’ll discover that you can nourish your wallet while also nurturing your family. 1. Avoid impulse buys. A good way to do this is to put your … Continued
If you’re mortgage shopping, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options. Dozens of lenders, each with their own rates, terms, conditions and costs, can make the decision feel that way. But it doesn’t have to be that difficult! The choice of which mortgage to go with starts with a simple question: fixed-rate or … Continued
The average American will spend nearly $900 on holiday presents this year. If you have two adults in your household, that’s almost $1,800. The odds are good that you’ve already spent a good chunk of that on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday specials. In looking at the sales numbers from the weekend, … Continued
The most annoying part of credit card debt is the monthly statement. It’s a dense plate of word salad served with a heaping dose of guilt dressing. The only part of it that’s easy to understand is the “payment due” – and that’s just the way credit card companies like it! Credit card companies have … Continued
6 Questions Your Auto Dealer Hopes You Can’t Answer Navigating automobile financing can be one of the biggest financial headaches you’ll encounter. But, unless you want to walk everywhere, it’s something you’ll have to deal with. The biggest hurdle is figuring out the angles and understanding the entities that stand to profit from the transaction. … Continued
If you’re a savvy enough consumer to wait until dealers are desperate to sell, you owe it to yourself to wait just a little bit longer to do your research on financing options. Don’t be fooled by dealer promises of zero percent financing. Let’s take a look at four hidden costs that come with these … Continued