Intrigued by entrepreneurship? Looking for a quick and efficient way to keep up with developments in the economy? Searching for financing to start your own business? According to Wired magazine, there are only a few sites/blogs/twitter feeds to check to know what's going on in the world of money. That includes everything from micro-lending to … [Read more...]
Find the True Cost of Owning Any Car
Have you noticed the increase in car commercials on tv lately? That's an effort by the car companies to battle a new trend: more young people are choosing to not own a vehicle. They are taking public transportation where available and don't see much reason to own a car, at least in this stage of their lives.It's probably a result of several … [Read more...]
September: Best Month to Buy a New Car (Plus The Best Used Cars for Your Money)
Just a reminder that September is the best month to buy a new car. The 2012 models are coming onto the lot and they need to make room for them. So check out the 2011 models they are wanting to get rid of for your best deal.You could get your best price near the end of the month when they want to post good sales numbers for the month. That's … [Read more...]
The Best Money Advice in 10 Words or Less
This is a list of advice that readers sent in to the Simple Dollar using ten words or less. I think they came up with some good ones! Lots of comments there too.Hmmm . . . maybe we should be embroidering some of these sayings onto nice linen & then framing them. lol Click title for link at the SimpleDollar. … [Read more...]
5 Surefire Ways to Boost Your Credit Score
You've heard a lot of this before, but the one tip that many people forget or don't realize is to make sure there are not many credit inquiries. Every time you apply for a new credit card there will be an inquiry. If you are checking around at various banks for a line of credit there will be a credit inquiry from each of those banks. Same if you … [Read more...]
A Debt Settlement Plan Will Trash Your Credit Score
Before signing anything with a debt settlement company read about your options at the linked article. Some choices are better than others.Click title for link at Bankrate.com. … [Read more...]