Do you ever worry about what might happen if you can’t repay a loan? Loan Payment Protection is basically like insurance on your debts. You can sign up for them from various financial companies. It’s an additional service that will cover you should you be unable to make your loan payment due to not being [...]
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Ten Easy Tax Tips
February 15, 2010 – 2:29 pm
Ready or not tax season is upon us. As your W-2s start showing up in the mailbox and commercials for tax preparation service begin bombarding you, make sure you are taking the right steps to get your biggest refund possible. Here are ten easy tax tips to help you get there.
1. Get Organized: Don’t wait [...]
How to Get $5,000 in Cash
February 12, 2010 – 6:32 am
Ever think about what you would do with an extra $5,000 in cash? Maybe there’s a flat screen TV with your name on it, some debt you’d like to pay down or a trip you’d like to take. One lucky winner will get to do whatever they want with the cash prize in the PTS [...]
Ten Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
February 2, 2010 – 12:17 pm
It’s tax season and that means it’s time for W-9s, accountants, and the always exciting tax refund. If you’re anticipating a tax refund you may want to spend some time thinking about where that windfall will go. Need some ideas? Here are ten smart ways to spend your tax refund.
1. Build Up Your Emergency Fund: [...]
How to Save Money on Tax Preparation
February 2, 2010 – 12:15 pm
They say only two things are certain: death and taxes. And when it comes to taxes, you can be sure you’ll have to fork over lots of cash for the help of a tax professional, unless you follow these tips for saving money on tax preparation.
Get Organized
The less time it takes for a professional [...]
How to Prepare for a Vehicle Emergency During Winter Travel
January 14, 2010 – 3:02 pm
It’s been a rough winter for millions in the US. Whether you’re going across town to grandmother’s house or across the country for a vacation, snow and ice make for dangerous driving conditions which is why it’s important to prepare your vehicle for an emergency during winter travel. Being prepared can save you a lot [...]
Financial New Year’s Resolutions and How to Achieve Your Money Goals
January 14, 2010 – 2:59 pm
Year after year there are always two New Year’s resolutions that top most lists: losing weight and improving finances. With more people out of work and feeling a financial pinch, even more New Year’s resolutions are focusing on being frugal. If you’ve made it your goal for 2010 to save more and spend less here [...]
Ways to Get Quick Cash for Holiday Spending
November 30, 2009 – 4:35 pm
‘Tis the season for spending! The holidays are here and that means there are gifts to buy, parties to host and traveling to do. If your bank account is looking a little slimmer than you’d like for this time of year, here are some ways to get quick cash for holiday spending.
Return Old Purchases
Perhaps you [...]
Should You Borrow Cash from Family? The Pros and Cons
November 23, 2009 – 2:59 pm
Need cash for your kid’s braces, car repairs or a new business you’re starting up? With credit tightening, getting a traditional loan may be tough. If you’re finding cash hard to come by, you may consider approaching family members or friends for some money. But borrowing cash from family has some serious negatives– and some [...]
