With savings accounts paying an average of under 1% interest, and the volatility of the stock market, there aren’t many good places left to put your money. Good news, there’s a new banking program out there which may be a good option. When I first read about high interest checking accounts, I thought it was [...]
Entries from November 11th, 2009
High Interest Rate Checking – Myth or Reality?
November 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Banking
Tags: ACH transfers·ATM·Checking Account·debit charges·direct deposit·Fees·high interest rate checking·minimum balance·Savings account
Homebuyer Tax Credit is Extended and Expanded – Is This Good News?
November 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Mortgages, Real Estate
The announcement that the federal government has finally made a formal decision on the extension of the tax credit is good news. As a real estate agent, the last several months have been very difficult (and stressful) for those of us who are assisting first-time homebuyers. With the (original) deadline of December 1 quickly approaching, my [...]
Tags: $6500 tax credit·$8000 tax credit·First Time Homebuyer·First time homebuyer tax credit·move-up homebuyer tax credit·Tax Credit·tax credit extension
Cheap and Easy Fixes to Save Money on Your Heating Bill
November 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Budgeting
Now that winter is upon us, it’s time to crank up that thermostat to keep warm. Many people spend a fortune heating their homes in the winter, especially in the Northeastern part of the U.S. Living in Scottsdale Arizona, I don’t have much of a heating bill, but you should see my the bill for [...]
Tags: Budgeting·fixes·heating bills·passive solar heating·savings·space heaters·thermostat·warm clothing
The Importance of Protecting Yourself at Public Internet Hotspots
November 6th, 2009 · No Comments · Identity Theft
The information superhighway is getting easier and easier to jump on, as there seems to be free or inexpensive public internet access at new locations on a daily basis. I myself recently indulged in the replacement of my old computer, and my new state-of-the-art laptop with wireless capability has opened up what seems to be [...]
Tags: Identity Theft·internet hotspots·online safety·protect identity·protect privacy·public internet·public wi-fi safety·wi-fi network safety
