Saving Strategies: Buying vs. Leasing a Car

As prices of new cars continue to climb, more and more people are considering leasing as a viable financing option. Although leasing is generally more expensive than financing, there are certain advantages to leasing a vehicle. A lease will typically result in a lower...

Remodeling Your Home

Home improvement has become big business in the United States. American households spend billions on home improvements annually. It’s no small wonder that renovations in recent years have become more upscale, and home remodeling businesses have expanded to meet the...

Plan Ahead to Ease Travel Headaches

Waiting in a winding airport security checkpoint line is just one of many potential headaches today’s travelers experience. Worrying about what to pack, what kind of identification is required, and how much cash to bring are yet others. In order to help ease the...

How to Work with a Financial Advisor

No matter what your level of investment experience or sophistication, you may benefit from developing a relationship with a financial advisor. Why? Because a qualified financial advisor is trained to analyze your personal financial situation and prepare a program...

How to Dig Yourself Out of Debt and Save at the Same Time

Paying down debt can be a daunting task. But with a little self-discipline and some faith in yourself, your financial picture can change for the better in about six months. Your key to success will be to establish a debt reduction plan and stick to it. That way, you...

Home Refinancing Basics

Even though more than half of all new mortgages issued in recent years have been for homeowners refinancing their existing home loans, the decision to refinance isn’t necessarily the wisest strategy for everyone. The most important fact to consider is whether the...