When it comes to your finances it’s easy to focus on the here and now. Just the same, you may have a plan for saving for the future (such as for retirement). However, it’s much more difficult to create an estate plan with the idea of passing your assets onto someone else upon your death. While it may not be the most exciting thing you do from a financial planning perspective, here’s something you need to...
With the winter weather finally phasing out, there’s no denying the fact you probably have a lot of catching up to do. For example, you may need to get outside to mow the lawn, power wash your home, and make sure your property didn’t sustain any major damage during the winter months. Springtime is also a great time to revisit your budget, all with an eye toward saving money. Here are three suggestions for saving on...
Are you in the process of searching for a hotel to book? It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’ll come to find that you have many choices. While it’s easy to make a final decision and go with it, you don’t want to get ahead of yourself. Instead, you need to answer a variety of critical questions before booking. These include the following: • Where can you get the best deal in...
Do you carry a credit card? If so, there’s a very good chance you have access to online account management. There aren’t too many credit card companies in today’s world that don’t provide cardholders with this feature. It’s important to understand the many benefits of online credit card account access, as to ensure that you take full advantage. Here are five things you can do with this: • Learn more about the details of your card?...
A gas rewards credit card is exactly what it sounds like: you earn rewards for spending money on fuel. Just the same as any rewards card, you earn points for every dollar you spend. These points can then be redeemed for everything from cash back to travel to miscellaneous merchandise. If you fill up your tank often, a gas rewards credit card is one of the best ways to get the most out of every purchase....
Are you thinking about trading in your current vehicle? Do you have reason to believe that now’s the best time to make this move, both from a personal and financial perspective? While the actual cost of the vehicle will impact your budget in many ways, you don’t want to stop there. There are other costs to take into consideration, all of which will determine if making the move is a good idea. Here are three additional...
Whether or not you review your credit report every now and again is a personal decision. Some people are in the habit of doing so, while others don’t see the point. As a general rule of thumb, you should request and review your credit report at least once every 12 months. Here are some of the many reasons to do so: • It doesn’t cost anything. You can request a free credit report once a year,...
Do you have bad financial habits? Have you come to find that these are stopping you from reaching your goals? Are you ready to make a change for the better? Here’s the good thing: you aren’t the only person with bad financial habits. Most people have at least one habit that they want to eliminate as soon as possible. Here are a handful of bad financial habits that you don’t need in your life: • Impulse...
At least once a year, you should request a copy of your credit report and review it in great detail. While it’s easy to focus most your time on the public records and credit accounts sections, there’s something else that deserves your attention: the personal information section. Your goal is to review each section of your credit report, paying close attention to every detail to ensure that there are no mistakes or incomplete information. Remember this:...
Have you come to the conclusion that you’re paying too much for home insurance? Are you seeking ways to lower your premium, all without giving up too much (if anything) in terms of coverage? It goes without saying that you understand the importance of carrying a comprehensive home insurance policy. Even so, you should never get on board with the idea of overpaying for coverage. Below are five simple ways to lower your home insurance premium:...
