Archive for June, 2008
Obama and Clinton Set The Tone For What Kind Of Economy?
So what does that have to do with saving money. It’s probably a good idea that you know the answer to this question because politics does affect the economy. Now, maybe Clinton will have something to do with the answer to this question; maybe not. Regardless of that, Obama will because Obama is in the [...]
Free Credit Report and MORE
You probably already know about being able to get your credit report for free from www.annualcreditreport.com. This is mandated by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) enacted in 2003. You now have the right to receive a copy of your credit report from each of the three major reporting agencies one time each [...]
Find out how to reduce your monthly mortgage payment
PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance. If you have a mortgage, you probably know about PMI. If the equity that you have in your home is less than 20%, you pay PMI. If your equity has gone above 20%, you are probably still paying PMI, unless you were watching your equity and have already had [...]
Garage sales offer many opportunities to SAVE
When was the last time you went to a garage sale? It’s been a while for me, because of finances, but I still think they are a treasure-trove of bargains. Just think. 10 books for $1.00, a lawn mower for $15, and even a computer for $25. Every time I go, it’s an adventure. I [...]