Stretch Your College Cash
Attending college usually means new books, supplies and computer software as well as meals, coffee and tuition - all of which can really add up. Maxine Sweet, vice president of public education at Experian, offers up money-saving tips to make sure you can live within your budget this school year. "Credit cards are not as readily accessible on campuses as in years past, so it's more important than ever for college students to understand how … [Read More...]
Don’t Rethink College
It wasn't that long ago that a summer job could pay for next year's college tuition. Now, by working a summer job while you're in college, you might be able to cover a few credits and a couple months' rent. Higher tuition prices are a fact of life for today's students. Ultimately, they can lead to a student reconsidering or delaying his or her college plans. According to a 2010 survey released by TD Ameritrade, 36 percent of teens today would … [Read More...]
Bank Secretly Charging Fees On Your Account?
Banks like to spend a lot on advertising that says that they're all about serving their customers, but most people know this is nonsense. As if customers needed more proof, banks are about to get 'creative' again where fees come into play. Some of the largest banks in the nation — including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America — are both about to launch new programs designed to charge you more for the same services you've been getting for … [Read More...]
$2 for Five One-Night DVD Rentals – Blockbuster Express
Watching a movie at home, like visiting the dentist, offers the chance to sit in a comfortable chair while feeling the urge to laugh, cry, or scream. Shout for joy with today’s Groupon: for $2, you get five one-night DVD rentals from Blockbuster Express (a $5 value). Blockbuster Express reboots the home-video experience of yore with thousands of DVD kiosks conveniently located nationwide. The shiny blue monoliths of joy are stuffed every … [Read More...]
How To Live Debt Free
Jan. 1 arrives every year with the hope and promise of losing pounds, improving relationships and paying off those bills from the holiday spending season. Unfortunately, at some point most every American has made a New Year's resolution only to have that new gym membership go unused, the scale ignored and credit card debt continue to pile up. But according to New York Times best-selling author and personal finance coach David Bach, getting … [Read More...]
Don’t Gamble With Your Retirement Years
Will you have enough money for retirement? That question may keep you up at night. Or you may avoid thinking about it altogether. "What scares me for this country, especially for the baby boomer generation, is that many people will have to rely on their investment smarts in managing retirement funds," says economist Steven Weisbart of the Insurance Information Institute. "Many have no training, or interest, in managing money." One possible … [Read More...]
Put Money Back In Your Pocket With A New Roof
A 2010 survey by American Express indicates that homeowners will spend more than $6,000 on average on home improvements this year. For one lucky homeowner this money may come back not only in the form of enhancements to their home, but also thousands of dollars right back in their pocket. For others, installing a new roof could mean getting a little money back in their bank account. It's as simple as installing a roof and sharing the picture for … [Read More...]
10 Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft
Identity thieves are a creative, crafty lot and it's easy to see why they do what they do - thousands of American consumers and corporations lose millions of dollars to identity theft every year. Even if you have only a basic understanding of how identity theft happens, thwarting identity thieves on your own can be an intimidating prospect. Fortunately, there are many ways you can protect yourself from identity thieves. Here are 10 simple … [Read More...]