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Get the Most Out of Prescription Transfers
Tweet Share on Facebook January 24, 2011 Comment (2)The chance to earn $40 to $60 in gift cards was a tempting offer from Target. By transferring or establishing prescriptions, it was possible to earn a $10 gift card for each order. It's not the only retailer to make such an enticing offer: Prescription transfer programs are increasingly popular, and CVS, Walgreens and other chain stores with pharmacies offer similar deals.
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Save Money with Social Buying Sites
Tweet Share on Facebook January 21, 2011 Comment (3)You can save a lot of money by taking advantage of the deals offered by social buying sites such as Groupon, LivingSocial, and SocialBuy. These sites have become extremely popular in the last year because of the great deals they offer. Using these deals can allow you to try things you wouldn't normally try or just get out more often.
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4 Alternatives to Big Bank Checking Accounts
Tweet Share on Facebook January 21, 2011 Comment (2)Big banks have been in the news lately, and the news hasn't been good. From increased credit and debit card fees, to the reported death of free checking, large financial institutions have been struggling to respond to new regulations that have cut into their profits. As a result, many are reporting that bank fees will be going up.
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How to Take Advantage of 5 New Tax Law Changes
Tweet Share on Facebook January 21, 2011 Comment (5)There were many political battles in Congress in 2010, but few were more heated than the debates revolving around the Bush tax cuts extension. The original Bush tax cuts, which were enacted in 2001 and 2003, were in serious jeopardy of sunsetting at the end of the year if Congress did not take action. This would have caused virtually every American to experience a tax hike for 2011.
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Where To Keep Your Important Financial Records
Tweet Share on Facebook January 20, 2011 CommentWe all have financial records, whether they're pay stubs, tax returns, or receipts that we're using for tax write-offs. Although many of us are now using personal finance software, there still isn't a one-stop solution to track all your finances.
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4 Renovations That Will Devalue Your Home
Tweet Share on Facebook January 20, 2011 Comment (4)Most homeowners think that all renovations or home improvement project ideas will increase the value of their property. After all, who wouldn't love a super-deluxe kitchen, or a bathroom fancy enough to be in a five-star spa? Sure, we'd all love that. But the problem is that most people don't want to pay extra for someone else's pet project when it comes to buying a home.
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4 Questions Before Buying Your First House
Tweet Share on Facebook January 20, 2011 Comment (2)The decision to buy a house is about more than just mortgage interest rates, the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, and property taxes. Your home is more than just an investment, it's also shelter, security and safety. That's why you should think about more than just finances when making the decision.
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10 Major Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
Tweet Share on Facebook January 20, 2011 Comment (2)Getting a mortgage is no simple task: It's a complex and time-consuming process, and perhaps one of the most significant events of our lives, at least in financial terms. Here are ten potential pitfalls to avoid:
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The New Rules for Student Credit Cards
Tweet Share on Facebook January 19, 2011 Comment (1)The CARD Act of 2009 unleashed a whole slew of new limitations on the financial services industry, including capping many of their standard penalty fees, capping the interest rates they are allowed to charge on balances, and even outright forbidding certain types of fees.
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How to Protect Your Home While You're Away
Tweet Share on Facebook January 19, 2011 Comment (1)Have you ever left for a winter vacation and come home to discover that the power had gone out, the pipes had frozen and burst, and you now have a swimming pool in your basement? It sounds like a nightmare, but it happens to thousands of people every year. Although people go on vacation in droves during the winter months, many of them don't do anything to prepare their home for their absence.
Here are nine tips for getting your home ready for your vacation.
