Archive for Savings
I am always a bit curious when I read a cover story headline like the one on Kiplinger Magazine this month. It says 18 Ways To Earn 5% or More On Your Money. A lot of readers will make an assumption that goes along with that headline that they are talking about low-risk investments or no-risk savings products. After all, it doesn’t take a degree in advanced personal finance to know that there... Read more→
US Saving Bonds Bonds issued by the US Government are low-risk investments issued in order to finance the national debt. There are numerous types of Government bonds. Each bond has specific features that determine how much interest is paid to the bond holder, how long the bond’s term is, and how the bond is purchased. The different kinds of bonds are known by their "series" letters.... Read more→
The recession might be ending soon, depending upon which economists and other financial forecasters you believe. But, that doesn’t mean that people aren’t still looking to save money. In fact, if one good thing comes out of this recession it will be that people have been reminded that money isn’t free, credit isn’t always easy to get, and saving for emergencies... Read more→
If you have money in a 529 plan to save for college, good for you. 529 plans represent one of the best vehicles for educational savings, and with the cost of tuition skyrocketing faster than anyone can keep up with, they also represent the middle class’ only hope of paying for even 1/2 of a college education in the future. When 529 plans were created, lawmakers attempted to correct some... Read more→
Save Some Money This Holiday Season Looking for some creative ways to save some money with the economy looking shaky and the holiday shopping season fast approaching? Here is one way to save some potentially big dough. Microsoft Live Search CashBack Microsoft is literally giving away money to get people to try out its new search engine called Live Search. You can find it at www.live.com. ... Read more→
