What is Considered Middle Class in the United States?
The phrase “middle class” sure gets thrown around a lot. Last year’s presidential campaigns have most of us baffled, too – both Romney and Obama report that the income of the middle class hovers... [[...
View ArticleHow to Buy Structured Settlements
There are many ways to create an income. Investing in dividend stocks is one option, buying treasuries for the yield, or perhaps purchasing a single premium immediate annuity are others. And then... [[...
View Article10 Alternative Investments You May Not Have Considered
The stock market is where most people consider investing their money, but in an uncertain and shaky market you feel squeamish about putting your money there. If this sounds like you, don’t... [[ This...
View ArticleHow to Buy and Sell Timeshares
Want to know how to buy and sell timeshares? Take your time, then. As you’re about to find out, the world of timeshare ownership is fraught with peril – including negative equity, high interest... [[...
View ArticleHow Do Savings Bonds Work – And Do They Belong in Your Portfolio?
A common question asked by novice investors is “How do savings bonds work?” Most likely, your only existing exposure to savings bonds lies in your childhood. You probably received one as a birthday......
View ArticleFree Prepaid Credit Cards
Perhaps the term ‘prepaid credit card’ is a misnomer, but it is a common one. Many people view prepaid debit cards as credit cards, because they are used so similarly. The real difference between a......
View ArticleHow to Make a Deposit in to Your Online Checking Account
Online accounts are a part of everyday life for savings needs of many of us – they offer better rates of interest and are more easily managed. Deposits can be made electronically, and regular... [[...
View Article58 Ways to Save Money – An Actionable List Like No Other
I’ve seen plenty of articles written on ways to save money. I’ve got a few problems with the average “X ways to save money” list, though. First, a lot of the suggestions are just down-right... [[ This...
View Article10 Money Tips for College Students
You’ve graduated college and are moving on to the world of the financially responsible adult. Yeah, right. The number of bankruptcy filings by the college educated has continued to climb (although......
View Article26 Ways to Make Some Extra Cash
You’ve heard it a million times – you have to live “beneath your means” if you want to establish the positive cash flow that allows you to save. It doesn’t matter if you want to save for retirement,......
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