Mortgage interest rates have been at or near historical lows for years now. Many people have taken advantage of this by purchasing a home, or refinancing their current mortgage. Those that have been contemplating one of these moves may … [Read more...] about 3 Mortgage Rule Changes For 2014 You NEED To Know
I've mentioned that I'm purging many of my bank accounts in hopes of leading a less cluttered financial life. Here's the current status: Bank of America checking Bank of America money market savings (a higher yield savings) ING Direct … [Read more...] about Closing more bank accounts
This is part six of the Ways to Save Money Series The 4th “Way to Save Money†was about paying with cash rather than card. Part of that method is to avoid going to the ATM more often than you need in order to avoid getting more money out than … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money #6: Avoid the ATM
Continuing with my Ways to Save Money Series, based on the Save to Quit eBook, I'd like to introduce an idea that many of you will find surprising: Paying Yourself First. If you follow the personal-finance world, you probably heard of this already, … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money #5: Pay Yourself First
A short time ago, I wrote a review of an eBook called “Save to Quit“. Along with the book, you get another eBook titled “500 Ways to Save Money†that gives general saving ideas as well as ideas across a number of categories. This article is … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money #4: Pay with Cash
Unlike some bloggers, I quit the rate-chasing game fairly early. I tried to keep up with rising rates at ING Direct, HSBC Direct, Emigrant Direct, Citibank and Bank of America. Along the way, I also had to open a savings account when I opened a new … [Read more...] about Closing some bank accounts
