Fundamentals
Taking The High (Yield) Road: A savings account intro
With a high-yield savings account, you can earn serious interest on your spare change.
Need It Now: Penalty-free IRA withdrawals
Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are a great way to stash money for retirement. They can also be a lifesaver when unexpected expenses arise.
Shedding Debt: Restructuring for debt relief
Debt restructuring may sound good, but beneath the surface, debt restructuring is similar to weight loss surgery: always expensive, and without discipline, a step deeper into the mess.
A Balancing Act: The benefits of monitoring your accounts
Balancing accounts helps you stay on top of your money. It also helps you keep an eye out for fraudulent charges and errors, and helps prevent making too many transactions without enough money in the account.
Tending An IRA: Don't neglect your investments
Managing your investments is just as important as starting them. Here are some helpful tips.
Pay Down Or Save Up: Deciding where to dedicate your money
Should you pay down debt or build up savings? The answer might not be obvious, but setting aside money for emergencies and retirement is important.
Hammered By Bills: Find relief in hard times
Don't feel ashamed of your financial situation. When you're getting pounded by bills, know that paying everything off is not a lost cause.
Getting CARDed
The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act, passed by Congress in 2009, bans harmful credit card practices and requires card companies to explain terms and conditions in plain language and post them online. It also sets new rules to protect consumers.
Borrowing For Your Biz: Make the cut for a business loan
A business loan might fit your needs.
Rock Solid Bonds: Stability in a temperamental market
When establishing your portfolio, consider one type of investment that can offer low-risk, consistent returns: bonds.
