A Helping Hand: Tips on Donating to Charity

There are a variety of different charities that require individuals and for profit businesses to lend a helping hand. Some people have favorite charities, while others do not. In any case, it is always good to give back whenever possible. When planning to make...

School Shopping: Sending Your Kids Back for Less

With the still struggling economy, more and more people are being more and more careful as to how much money they spend and on what. Some parents go all out and buy their kids designer clothes to make them stand out from the rest of the students, but there is...

Prequalification? Tips For Understanding Mortgages

There are several advantages to getting pre-qualified for a home loan, which as many borrowers may not know, is different from being pre-approved for one. To pre-qualify a borrower for a home loan, mortgage lenders calculate their ability to make monthly payments...

Why “Do Not Call” Registries Can Help You

For many people, experiencing a telemarketer’s call at work or at home is frustration personified. A baby screaming for milk; an elderly person tripping as they reach for the phone; or an important business call interrupted by a sales pitch from a telemarketer now has...

How to Open an IRA Without Pesky Fees

Unfortunately, there are no IRAs available with no fees attached. The companies offering this retirement product have to make money to stay in business. No fee IRAs and no fee Roth IRAs are a marketing tool, but there are companies who charge more fees than others do....