Day trading is one the best ways you can make money, while sitting at home in front your computer. Now, saying it like that makes day trading sound super simple. But it actually takes lots of discipline, planning and hard work to be profitable. And you need to understand how to operate online brokerage accounts, like those offered by Ameritrade. … [Read more...]
Avoid Falling for Sales Tricks to Get You to Spend
It can be tough to walk into a store or car dealership and have pushy sales staff around. While we do life in an internet age of shopping online, we still do need to have sales staff to close deals, not to mention answer any questions that we have. There a line between too nonchalant and pushy, at which one way or another can cause you to walk … [Read more...]
Smart Money Moves to Make Starting Now
Sometimes we think we are plugging along and in good shape when it comes to not only our finances, but also saving for the future, but the truth is, we could all use a little improvement. Personal financial management is an ongoing way of life, constantly changing and adjusting as you go along. You never know when you get hit with extra expenses, … [Read more...]
Saving an Emergency Fund and When to Use It
There are many reasons why people save money. One of the most ignored aspects of saving is the emergency, yet every now and then, we encounter unexpected situations. Imagine suddenly finding yourself in an accident and you spend a number of months in a hospital. When this happens, and you can no longer work, you need an emergency fund to keep you … [Read more...]
What to Avoid Overspending on in the Summer
Summer can be the time when we get a little less resistance to keep the wallet closed. Hey, nice weather makes you happy, and so does spending money. While you will want to obviously still keep track so that it does not throw your budget completely out the window, as long as you do not go into debt and carry a credit card balance over to the next … [Read more...]
Advice for Getting the Best Price on Your Next Car
Car shopping doesn't have to break the bank and the more time you spend preparing for the purchase, the better you'll fare when it's time to sign on the dotted line. There is very little mystery left when it comes to the process of shopping for a buying a car. The consumer's ignorance used to be an advantage for car dealerships all over. Not so … [Read more...]
Ways to Save at the Grocery Store Without Coupons
As much as it hurt me to cancel the Sunday paper, it needed to be done. I used to read the entire paper, enjoying coffee while I caught up on the news, but that started to reduce, as it’s easier just to glance online on my phone or laptop. Then while I ignored the actual paper, I only looked at the ads, and pretty soon that became less important … [Read more...]