Online Banking–On Demand Money Management
Online banking may be the needed cure for the notoriously impetuous Gen Y when it comes to saving. The many different tools currently implemented by the large players in the banking industry aim to facilitate money management ... Read More
Store issued credit cards–savings or budget busting?
During the past holiday shopping season you were probably asked several times whether you wished to open a store-issued credit card, in order to take advantage of the tempting offers of savings off your first purchase. 15% ... Read More
Waist Deep in Waste: Three easy ways to reduce the amount of packaging you trash
4.5 pounds. That’s the amount of trash the average Pennsylvania resident generates each day, according to the state’s department of environmental protection. If you think that’s a lot, consider this: one third of that trash—1.5 pounds—is packaging. Read More
Buying a condo or home . . . Housing Market Realities
In my first two articles, we walked through the processes of starting your search online, physically viewing properties, and finished up with what you can expect at the closing table when you receive the keys to your home. ... Read More
The Game Plan for “Stash Your Cash!”
So college is behind you and the excitement of your new career is calling you to that ideal first job. It’s time to get paid and you get your first paycheck and wonder, where exactly to ... Read More
Online Investing.101
In the old days, if you wanted to purchase a stock you had to call up your broker, give them your trade order, pay a commission, and sit by the phone to await their confirmation. ... Read More
Free and Easy on the Web!
Do you love finding and downloading new apps for your cell? Then you’ll have a blast trying out these free online sites too! Picture Perfect! Fans of the picture share site flickr, will enjoy checking out Read More
The Playbook for the Risk Taker
In the last edition we talked about the importance of using your employer sponsored retirement plan. We hope that the message was well received and left you begging the question; "How do I properly invest my money?" Read More
Buying a Condo or Home . . . checking out the market
For those of you who read my first article, I walked you through the initial process of getting started with your home/condo purchase. So now that you have spoken with a mortgage broker, gotten your pre-approval letter, ... Read More
Buying a Condo or Home . . . Steps Made Easy!
Recent statistics have shown that 40% of all current transactions in the real estate market are first time homebuyers. A few reasons for this statistic are the $8000 Home Buyer's Tax Credit and the abundance of low-priced ... Read More
