It’s tax time and that means making last-minute investments into retirement accounts. Before you do, you’ll want to read this post by Get Rich Slowly that shines a light on 11 Things You May Not Know About Retirement Accounts. Who doesn’t love to give feedback on things that could hurt our investments? This week Consumerism…
Historic Low Rates: Savers Get the Shaft
On January 25, 2012, the Federal Reserve announced that it will be keeping interest rates at historic low rates near 0%. For the past few years, this has been the state of affairs as the Fed, led by Chairman Ben Bernanke, attempts to stimulate the economy. While historic low rates offer some opportunities for those…
Why You Shouldn’t Get a Pet If You Have Consumer Debt
I grew up with pets. We always had a cat and sometimes a dog. I am particularly fond of cats, and without a cat, our house just feels lonelier. Still, based on my experiences growing up and now, I don’t think people should have pets if they have consumer debt. Pets, though lovable companions, are…
Avoiding Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is a serious crime that costs card holders and issuers hundreds of millions of dollars every year. And it doesn’t just take a financial toll on its victims. Trying to repair the damage done by credit card fraud is also stressful and time-consuming. You can expect to spend many hours trying to…
Weekly Common Cents
This week Wise Bread wrote an informative and inspirational post that shares Job Search Tips That Will Get You A Job In 2012. If you’ve been curious about the Health Spending Account, you’ll want to read Million Dollar Journey’s post that covers The Basics of the Health Spending Account. Want to save money on gadgets…
