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How to Sell Your Car on the Cheap

It’s no secret among consumers that traditional car dealers vastly undervalue cars that are brought to them for trade-in assessment. Most consumers who want to get a fair price for their vehicle simply skip this process, opting instead for a cash for cars program. This process, while almost always a great idea, can also be exceedingly expensive for those consumers who don’t follow a few big…

10 Online Tools and Mobile Apps to Save Money

Saving money is one of my very favorite things, and it’s probably yours, too. It’s not just about cutting back on frivolous spending or using coupons – it’s about managing your finances, staying within your budget and finding new ways to save money. Here are 10 online tools and mobile phone apps to help you save money.

5 Ways to Invest Your Extra Cash After You Cut Back

Sometimes cutting back your spending is the easy part. It’s what to do with the extra cash in your wallet that many people seem to be unable to do. Do you save it for a rainy day? Do you invest it in the stock market? Do you put it under your mattress? This list aims to help you explore five options for spending that excess…

5 Easy Money Mistakes to Avoid (new)

Managing money is hard work and even the most financially savvy people make mistakes sometimes. Here are five money mistakes you can easily avoid.

How to Choose the Right Charity

Americans donate almost $300 billion to charities each year and that kind of money can go a long way to make a difference in our communities, country and world. But with the latest uproar about Kony 2012 and Invisible Children, Inc., it’s a good idea to properly vet any charities before cutting a check.

6 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

There’s a little over a month left for this tax season and many of have already gotten or are expecting a tax refund. Usually I use my tax withholding as a forced savings account and use the refund to buy myself something nice, like a computer (last year) or a small vacation (2010). Instead of splurging, here are six ways to use your tax refund…

How to Change Banks

The relationship between bank and consumer was put to the test this past year with federal regulations and policy changes. Banks are now limited when charging overdraft fees so they are turning to more creative measures to make their money from consumers. Some of these changes have made customers protest and change banks entirely. If you’re looking to switch your checking and savings accounts, here…

How to Combine Finances When Getting Married

So you’ve decided to walk down the aisle and get married. Congratulations! It also means you have to navigate the tricky waters of combining your lives. Not every couple wants to merge money, but if you do, here is a helpful guide to combining finances when getting married.

Enroll in Reward Checking to Save Money

In these harsh economic times it is difficult to save money or even afford the necessities we need to live. It’s a time of hardship and there are limited resources to turn to for financial support. Who do you turn to? Mom? Dad? Grandma? The bank? Yes, the bank! But not for a traditional loan with high interest rates, enroll in rewards checking.

5 Personal Finance Slogans to Live By

Personal finance can cause a lot of anxiety in families, even to the point of feeling like financial struggles are running our lives and ruining our families. Does it have to be this way? Here are 5 simple slogans for personal finance that can help put your money matters into perspective.