Halloween is one of those holidays that appeals to everyone, from tiny tots to college students to parents. Unfortunately, all of that celebrating can be costly. According to the National Retail Federation, not only will seven out of every ten Americans be celebrating the spookiest holiday on the calendar in 2012, but they will be…
As you approach retirement you usually have a few options of what to do with your money. Rolling your 401k into your Traditional IRA is one of the most common approaches. After that, many people simply take systematic withdrawals in the amount they need for their monthly living expenses. This overlooks a product that has…
Prepaid debit cards are big business, and only gaining in popularity. With myriad celebrity endorsements (including financial guru Suze Orman) and lots of promises, prepaid debit cards may seem like a fantastic way to keep yourself on budget without a traditional bank account. But there are plenty of drawbacks to these cards, as well. While…
No matter what situation you find yourself in when it comes to seeking a new job, it’s important to take into account your wealth. Whether you’re seeking a promotion, trying to force your way out of unemployment or just start fresh in a new sector, your salary must remain one of the key factors. It’s…
Today was a great day. It is my wife’s 30th birthday and we ended up watching the Iowa Hawkeyes get a great win in double overtime again Michigan State. Overall that made it a pretty perfect day. As of today my wife is 38 weeks pregnant so that next two weeks is just going to…
By now you have probably heard on the news about the impending “Fiscal Cliff.” Economists are talking about it, politicians are talking about it, and even your friends may casually mention it when you are out and about. Like a lot of political and economic news it often goes in one ear and out another. …
We all want the chance at debt free living. For some of us it is a struggle to get there compared to others. Bad debt can begin to control our lives and it becomes hard to shake the high interest payments we are making each month. If this sounds like you try these steps and…