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The New Stepping Stones to Homeownership
Written by Steve Cook on May 13, 2013
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As the economy improves and more households are created, thousands of new families are looking to enter the real estate market and purchase homes. But for many people, serious barriers stand in the way of buying a home. Because of these obstacles, many of tomorrow’s…
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Earthquake Damage?
Written by Karen Skoler on May 20, 2013
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Don’t count on your homeowners insurance policy in the face of an earthquake—neither quakes nor losses resulting from earth movement are covered under standard policies. Supplemental coverage is available, however, and you may want to consider it if you find that you live in an…
Creating a Realistic Plan For Retirement
Written by Steve Repak on May 20, 2013
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Of all the misguided concepts I embraced when I was younger, one of the most ridiculous involved retirement planning. “Why plan for retirement?” I thought. “I’ll be dead by then.” Luckily, as I got older I wised up and realized that I needed to start…
Preparing Your Children for Financial Independence
Written by Deb Hornell on April 22, 2013
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As parents, we want our children to be successful and happy in life, but teaching them financial independence often gets put on the back burner. Many parents wait until their children are graduating from high school or leaving for college to begin talking about money…
How to Resist Peer Pressure and Stick to a Spending Plan
Written by Mechel Glass on May 13, 2013
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There are obstacles to any major change in behavior, whether it’s losing weight, making a career change, or saving money. So once you’ve started a new spending plan, how do you resist the temptation to backslide into old habits? Here are a few tips I…
A Guide To Saving Money Using Social Media
Written by Teri Cettina on May 20, 2013
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My teenage daughter, like her friends, pretty much lives on her Twitter and Facebook accounts. Me, not quite so much. I’m not a huge fan of sharing little bits of my daily life in short sentences. The way I do use social media, however, allows…
Small Business Insurance Basics: EPL Coverage
Written by Loretta Worters on May 20, 2013
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Small business insurance goes beyond insuring your inventory and office space. All small business owners may, at some point, have a need to protect themselves from lawsuits. These lawsuits don’t just come from employees; they can also come from independent contractors and customers. Discrimination, sexual…
Why Was My Tax Refund Incorrect?
Written by Eva Rosenberg on May 13, 2013
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Whether you understand enough about tax law to prepare your own tax return or you called in a pro to file your taxes, you probably believe your tax return was correct. But what if your refund is much less than you expected it to be?…
