With the economy in disarray and unemployment high, people just don’t have extra money to spend. By adopting the philosophy of do-it-yourself, you can find ways to save money that will add up to a substantial amount over time. Here are some creative ways to save: Dog Grooming. For dogs that need monthly grooming, you [...]
Entries from June 14th, 2011
Creative Ways to Save Money
June 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Budgeting
Tags: buy used·car maintenance·dog grooming·oil changes·reduce cable bill
Senate Votes No Delay on Capping Debit Card Fees
June 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Debit Cards
After months of debate on the issue, debit card fees charged to merchants will be capped at 12 cents per transaction starting July 21, 2011.
Tags: debit card fees·debit card transaction fees·Debit Cards·Dodd-Frank·Free Checking·PIRG·Retail Industry Leaders Association·Senate
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
June 10th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Mortgages
Is it a good idea to pay off your house? Experts have different opinions, but not paying off your house because you want the tax deduction doesn’t really make sense. Here’s why: Your tax deduction only gets rid of approximately 1/3 of your interest payments per year. You are really not saving any money by [...]
Tags: 15 year loan·30 year loan·bi-monthly·bi-weekly·house payment·Investment·Mortgage·mortgage payment·tax deduction
Report Confirms Credit Card Costs Holding Steady
June 9th, 2011 · No Comments · Credit Cards
Contrary to critics’ beliefs, the Center says credit card interest rates and fees have not gone up in the wake of the Credit CARD Act that went into effect last year.
Tags: CARD Act·Center for Responsible Lending·Credit Card Act·Credit Cards·Interest Rates
