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Road Trips: Tips to Save and Enjoy

AJ Pettersen — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:14 +0000

Some of my best memories as a child are family road trips, as we regularly took trips to Michigan, Chicago and New York. As a constantly busy family we had to find the right time of year to make trips. We also rarely had enough money to take extravagant trips to exotic locations. Looking back [...]

How Much Will That Traffic Ticket Cost You?

Miranda Marquit — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:31 +0000

It’s been almost 11 years since I last had any sort of traffic violation. Prior to that, though, I had some speeding tickets on my record, and a rather embarrassing incident involving a semi truck. Those types of traffic violations can cost you. Naturally, you pay your fine, whether it’s for speeding, reckless driving, or [...]

The Basics of Starting a Profitable Website

Vincent King — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:30 +0000

Summer is coming. Do you have an extra stash, ready to withdraw for that vacation you’ve been dying to take? If not, then you should develop a plan and initiate action as soon as possible. The sooner you start earning an income, the sooner you can start doing more of the things you love. One [...]

What To Do While You’re Unemployed

Emily Guy Birken — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:28 +0000

The unemployment rate keeps going in the right direction as the economy recovers. However, that does not change the fact that 12.5 million Americans are currently out of work, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report. Add to that the 2012 college graduates who are soon to walk across the stage [...]

5 Steps to a Fantastic Stay at Home Vacation

Jamie Simmerman — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:49 +0000

For the first five years of our marriage (before kids), my husband and I went on a nice week long, out of state vacation at least once a year. We also racked up quite a bit of credit card debt in the process. Now, we’re much more careful with our money and only plan an [...]

How Do You Like Your Coffee?

AJ Pettersen — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:56 +0000

The warmth in the morning followed by the energy later makes coffee the drink of choice for people across the world. Coffee comes in many flavors, varieties and prices. Coffee can be obtained in a number of places. Many love to pick it up at their favorite coffee shop on the way to work, some [...]

What is Contrarian Investing?

Miranda Marquit — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:55 +0000

One of the terms that you might have come across as an investor is “contrarian.” In some cases, the savvy contrarian investor can make money by engaging in strategies, and making investment moves, that are considered different than the conventional wisdom. A contrarian investor can take advantage of situations that allow them to position themselves [...]

Money Leaks Are Costing You Hundreds Every Year (This is How to Plug Them)

Vincent King — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:01 +0000

You work hard every day, doing everything you can to bring more bacon home, and trim the fat from your spending. But it still isn’t enough. If you’re still wondering what you can do, consider looking behind the walls of your own home for the biggest leaks in your bottom line. When totaled, there are [...]

Is Fine Art a Good Investment?

Emily Guy Birken — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:27 +0000

Last week’s auction of Edvard Munch’s The Scream for a record-breaking $120 million made international news — and made many money-savvy individuals who have never thought about fine art wonder if this is an investment opportunity that they’re missing out on. Between this story, and the wonderful surprises sometimes seen on shows like Antiques Roadshow, [...]

Avoiding the Payday Loan Trap

Jamie Simmerman — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:55 +0000

Last year, I counseled a young mother of two small children who came into our community program distraught, nearly hysterical, and on the verge of divorce. What was the issue? Payday Loans. She and her husband were both working, but she came in for assistance because she had absolutely nothing in the cupboard to feed [...]