Category: Personal Finances/Credit

May 9, 2008

How to Spend Your Tax Refund Check Wisely

Filed under: Personal Finances/Credit - 09 May 2008, by Sandra Tuell

The Bush administration is encouraging us to spend our tax refunds and special tax rebate checks to help boost the economy.  But with the economy on shaky ground and the cost for food and gas continuing to rise, your instincts may tell you to pay off debt and sock the money away to handle any surprises that may come. 

Have you considered that there are ways to spend your tax money wisely that will help support the economy and keep money in your pocketbook?  Instead of buying that new flat screen TV or Wii system, why not invest your windfall in something that will continue to pay off in the months and years to come?  Here are some small investments you can make now that will help you save money and stretch your monthly budget in a tight economy. 

January 17, 2008

Getting Ready for Tax Time

Filed under: Personal Finances/Credit - 17 Jan 2008, by Sandra Tuell

Within a couple of weeks, we’ll start to see them arriving in our mailboxes…W-2s, mortgage interest and real estate tax statements, 1099s and other assorted tax-related documents.  Yes, it’s that time again.  Don’t let April 15th creep up on you.  …

January 11, 2008

Paying Off Holiday Credit Card Debt

Filed under: Personal Finances/Credit - 11 Jan 2008, by Sandra Tuell

Did you spend more than you should have on holiday gifts and all the trimmings this past holiday season?  If so, opening your January credit card bill may have left you with an extreme credit card hangover.  Don’t lament over past financial …

December 20, 2007

Tips for Online Holiday Shoppers

Filed under: Personal Finances/Credit - 20 Dec 2007, by Sandra Tuell

Online holiday shopping security tipsChristmas shopping for that last minute present for Uncle Bob in Omaha?  If you consider online shopping, you’ll still have time to order and ship a gift from an …

December 13, 2007

Shopping Tips for a Safe and Secure Holiday Season

Filed under: Personal Finances/Credit - 13 Dec 2007, by Sandra Tuell

Holiday shopping safety tipsEvery time we venture out the door with our wallet or purse, full of credit and debit cards, check books and personal identification, we run the risk of …

November 12, 2007

Clean Up Your Credit Before Applying For A Mortgage

Filed under: Personal Finances/Credit - 12 Nov 2007, by admin

If you’re considering buying a new home and are planning to take out a mortgage to pay for it, you will definitely want to become familiar with your credit reports. Know in advance how your credit is going to look to potential …

May 15, 2007

Get Finances in Order to Buy a Home

Filed under: Personal Finances/Credit - 15 May 2007, by admin

Once you have developed some personal knowledge about the home buying process, your next step — before you start your search for new homes or contact a real estate agent — should be to get a handle on your family finances and …