Archive for March, 2009

Financial ignorance has the tendency to hurt women (and their children, if they have any) in a variety of life situations. While it would be impossible to prepare for every possible situation, having some basic knowledge regarding your finances can be a life saver in some of the more common events. Here are [...]

The economy has given us a lot to worry about lately. The market is up and down on a daily basis, people are concerned about the amount of retirement savings they’ve lost and continued to lose, unemployment numbers are reaching all time highs, and thinking about what the future might bring is downright scary [...]

Growing up I recall hearing stories from adults about standing in the unemployment line. Times have changed and instead of standing in the unemployment line people who have lost their jobs have a new line to worry about; the scams and frauds targeting them from online. As with so many other things it is truly [...]

Credit card protection insurance is offered to card holders to offer security in the event of unemployment, disability, injury or death. Your credit card issuer may offer this protection as credit card protection insurance, payment protection, credit shield or a variety of other names. The concept remains the same: you pay a monthly fee (normally [...]

Looking for a great deal on a new cell phone, television, MP3 player or computer? Consumers looking to save cash on these and other purchases may have the option of buying a refurbished product for a fraction of the retail price. If you haven’t already researched refurbished merchandise the following information may be beneficial in [...]

Spring has officially sprung and many parts of the country are eager to welcome the warmer weather after a long cold winter. Considered a time of rebirth and growth, spring is the time of year when many people are thinking about what they will grow in their home gardens this coming year. With the cost of groceries on [...]

As more and more Americans become increasingly worried about the economic concerns we are currently facing, many consumers are ready to ditch their expensive cell phone plans to cut costs in their budget. Since it seems every American from the very young to the very old now sport a cell phone it is unlikely that people will [...]

President Obama recently announced the details of the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan,  also known as the Making Home Affordable Program, which will allow some homeowners the opportunity to refinance their mortgages using a streamlined process. Between 7-9 million americans may be able to refinance their mortgage at today’s lower rates. The plan will also [...]

As parents the job of keeping your children safe is never ending. You have to be diligent in monitoring what they eat, who they meet and where they go. Contrary to popular believe parenting today is different than when we were growing up. The world is not the same safe place where kids could hit [...]

Since the option of leasing a new automobile became a reality there have been many arguments over whether it is better to lease or buy a new vehicle. There are many benefits available to people considering leasing their next vehicle however leasing is not the best option for everyone. Before you lease a vehicle you [...]

This article is provided by Kathy Zengolewicz, a student of MakeMoneyFromWriting.com, where she is learning how to find freelance writing jobs and establish an online writing business. Kathy is the founder of The Ardent Author
What is a recession?
A recession is when there is a decline in industrial production, employment, real income, and [...]

A disturbing new scam that is popping up across the nation relates to President Obama’s recent stimulus plan to aid the nation’s economy. With the nation hearing each day about bail out money going to big businesses, it is a reasonable assumption for consumers to think they too will get a piece of the action.
The [...]

While the economy continues to struggle and new plans are in the works to regain financial stability across the nation as well as in our own homes, it is important to remember some very key points when battling the recession.
Here are some do’s and don’t to surviving the recession’s tough times:
The Do’s
Paying Off Debts [...]

That’s right, FreeMoneyFinance.com is the host of this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance.  If you’re not even sure what a blog carnival is or why in the world bloggers love them so much – definitely head over to see the carnival, because it’s all explained in the first paragraph.
Many articles were selected for inclusion in [...]