How to Get a No Fee IRA with Lending Club

Looking for alternative investments for your IRA money? If low interest CD’s rates got you down and your stock mutual funds got you on the fritz, then you may want to consider opening a no-fee IRA at Lending Club. Lending Club is the leader in Peer to Peer Lending club connecting lenders with investors and [...]

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Discover Bank Savings Account Review

July 20, 2010

All of us have heard about a Discover card being used as a from of payment, but did you know that Discover offers online money market and savings accounts, as well as CD’s and an IRA CD that is tax differed. Discover’s savings account is amongst the highest yielding simple savings accounts available to you [...]

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How to Calculate Your Credit Card APR

July 19, 2010

Understanding the cost of using your credit cards requires that you understand how your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is calculated.  The more you know regarding your personal finances, the harder you will try to stay or become debt free.  The APR is the interest rate charged to you for the privilege of borrowing money.  It’s [...]

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Mid-Summer Round Up

July 18, 2010

I just looked at my calendar and realized that July is more than half way over! Where the heck did the summer go? My favorite time of the year is slipping by and even though I don’t necessarily enjoy mid-90 degree weather, I prefer it to cold winter days. Brrrgh…getting chills just thinking about it. [...]

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How to Trade Stocks Online Cheaply

July 15, 2010

You probably know that one of the best ways to help your money grow is to invest in the stock market. This is because the stock market offers returns that are usually higher than cash or bonds. Additionally, stocks are considered less risky by many experts than other investments, like commodities or currencies. Many Boomers [...]

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What stuff and leeway will you give your kids?

July 14, 2010

I have three kids and parents will understand when I say that along the joys of raising kids come with the many decisions we have to make as parents that may define how they turn out as adults. In this post, I would like to share some tough decisions I have to make. Hope it [...]

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How To Save Money Buying A Car

July 13, 2010

Whether you are considering a new or used car for your next vehicle purchase, this costly investment is one that should last you for years to come.  Cars however are also one of the few investments that are guaranteed to lose value over time, with the biggest depreciation occurring within the first few years after [...]

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Do You Need Credit Card Protection Insurance?

July 12, 2010

Most credit card companies offer credit card protection plans.  It’s insurance that’s meant to cover your minimum credit card payment in the event you become disabled and unable to work for a certain period of time.  Many people have credit card protection coverage and don’t even realize they’re paying for it.  Have you fell victim [...]

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Different Types of Mortgages

July 9, 2010

Buying a home is one the biggest and complex financial transaction you will likely do in a lifetime and it is very important to understand the different types of mortgage financing that are available to you. If you do not know all of your options, you can not make the most informed decision for your [...]

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Reasons You Should Buy a Short Term Disability Insurance Policy

July 8, 2010

A short term disability policy is insurance which pays a percentage of an individual’s salary for a specific period of time if the individual is injured or ill and can’t perform the responsibilities of his or her job. Short term disability coverage typically begins between 1 and 14 days after the individual is unable to [...]

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PerkStreet Financial Review: Free Online Checking

July 7, 2010

PerkStreet Financial is a new online bank that offers a checking account with above average rewards. These rewards come in a variety of choices that you the owner of the account get to chose from. PerkStreet is FDIC protected so your money is safe up to $250,000 dollars. Opening an account is simple and can [...]

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How to Find the Best Money Market Rates

July 7, 2010

Saving money is an important component in the overall management of your personal finances. It is not enough to make money and avoid debt, you must also put money aside to be used in the event of an emergency or financial hardship. Beyond saving for short term goals, the need to save for long term [...]

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