Archive for June, 2008

As it seems to be the trend just about anywhere else, landlords and property managers are beginning to follow suit b allowing their tenants to pay rent with plastic. Landlords have been teaming up largely with third party service providers to make paying rent online with a credit card a viable option.
While there are some [...]

The price of food is becoming a strain on most family budgets. Luckily, there are ways you can reduce the amount you spend and it isn’t as painful as you might expect! Even if you already clip coupons, you can benefit from some of these tips that you may not be doing on a regular [...]

Looking for a new checking or savings account?  Unhappy with your bank and want to switch?  Just like credit card companies compete with one another with their rewards programs, banks compete with each other for new customers by offering sign-up bonuses.  Here are several institutions, banks, and online payment companies that are offering cash bonuses [...]

I have always found this a perplexing task – picking out produce that will be the freshest, the sweetest, the best. I was grateful that a handful of stores I frequent started posting little signs of what to look for near the fruit and veggie bins. However, not all stores have caught on to this [...]

Believe it or not, some people have a problem with credit – only it’s not what you think. There are consumers that have no credit history at all and that can present just as much of a problem as those consumers who have a bad credit history. Those who have no history of credit have [...]

It’s no secret that almost every payday loan company has earned a bad reputation for charging extremely high interest rates to consumers.  There are instances when it may make sense to obtain a payday loan, however, and if used as intended- you may be surprised to learn that you don’t actually spend all that much in fees [...]

Is debt a significant problem in your life? If your answer is yes, then you have a lot in common with many others. Too much accumulated debt and an inability to pay down on the balances are both indicative of financial problems. It is very important to be able to tell when we are headed [...]

Currently only 3% of Americans actually pay cash for their vehicles, everyone else gets financing of some sort, whether it be a lease, a traditional auto loan through a bank, or financing through the dealer. It’s always best to pay cash if you can afford to do so, but if you need a car right [...]

Regardless of where you’re going or the length of your trip, camping with kids can be a harried experience. But don’t get so overwhelmed by the thought, that you cancel your trip before you even start packing. The secret is planning ahead and here are some tips for Low-Stress Camping with Kids.

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It’s a frightening enough thought to know that you could be the victim of a scam artist who steals your social security number and uses it maliciously. Perhaps you could be on the wrong end of a scheme that involves your stolen credit cards. Whatever ways a criminal can find to extort information or money [...]

Shopping can mean different things to different people – just ask a married couple. It can be a form of relaxation, entertainment, or just done based on necessity. For others, shopping indeed can be considered a sport.
In the economically-rough times our nation is currently experiencing, it is now more important than ever to save money [...]

This week’s carnival is hosted at Consumerism Commentary and is the third anniversary edition.  A number of excellent articles from various personal finance bloggers were included. Here is a sample:

Jennifer Derrick from Saving Advice presents  Quit Complaining About Fuel Prices and Do Something
Silicon Valley Blogger from The Digerati Life presents Our Financial Progress Over The [...]

With the rising costs of living, most people don’t feel like their income is rising quick enough to keep up.  Saving on electricity is one way you can reduce your expenses, but it also has a direct effect on the environment as well. 
Much of our electricity is created by coal burned at power plants.   Each [...]

Credit card debt is probably one of the most talked about subjects in recent months. More and more consumers are finding it harder to pay the bills and keep their credit rating to the good. Advice is abundant on the topic of paying down debt and reducing reliance on credit cards, especially when it comes [...]