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5 Things to do Now to Save Money on Your 2019 Tax Bill

There are things you can do now to save money on your 2019 tax bill. Why give more money to the IRS than you need to? You could ...
On October 3, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
Credit
Wondering Why You Have Different Credit Scores?

Wondering why you have different credit scores? You are not alone. Your credit score impacts everything in your life: loans, credit cards, mortgages, insurance, apartment leases, employment and ...
On September 26, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
Financial Tips
How Can I Retire Early?

There is no magical age for retirement. There is tradition, of course, but even this is changing. Setting a goal of retiring when you are ready is perfectly ...
On September 19, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
Financial Tips
5 Tips to Help You Save Money on Pet Care

Seventy percent of American households include at least one pet. There are dog families, cat families and there are some “blended” families. If you don’t have a strategy ...
On September 12, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
Cards
Credit Cards Can Save You Money?

Yes. There are times when credit cards can save you money. But, before you start celebrating, think about this: Using your credit card separates you from the reality ...
On September 5, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
Credit
No, there is No Hack to Wipe Away Your Bad Credit

Wouldn’t it be great if you could wipe away your bad credit? Clean slate. Start over fresh. You can, but it takes time and effort. There is no ...
On August 29, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
Financial Tips
How do I Handle a Sudden Drop in Income?

Life is full of surprises. Some of them are unpleasant. Like finding out your job has suddenly gone from full-time to part-time, with half the pay. If you ...
On August 22, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
Financial Tips
Get Ready for 2020

Get ready for 2020? I know it’s just August. And it’s still 2019—the perfect time to start preparing for your 2020 savings goals. Why? Because your ability to ...
On August 15, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
Financial Tips
Can You Make Money Blogging?

Joining the gig economy has become a popular way to increase your income. With so many people drowning in debt, the side gig offers a pathway to economic ...
On August 1, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut
Financial Tips
Get-Rich-Quick Schemes That Won’t Make You Rich

Okay, there have been some people who have created a great product, platform or service and they have become insanely rich. But if we look closely, we will ...
On July 25, 2019 / By Dvorah Rut

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Secrets to Saving Money on Your Car Purchase March 19, 2020
Saving money should be one of your constant priorities. This is why you’re budgeting, tracking your money and checking your credit report. A car purchase can be a drain on your budget, especially if you weren’t able to save for it. So, you need some strategies for saving money on your car purchase. 7 Secrets […]
Hetty Green: “Witch of Wall Street” March 12, 2020
Hetty Green was the richest woman in America during her era. Possessing a keen eye for potential market fluctuations and an innate sense of timing, she was able to turn a modest inheritance into a fortune. Green was ahead of her time. Her profound intelligence in money matters and commitment to financial independence was not […]
How to Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy? March 5, 2020
You had to file for bankruptcy. Your credit score has tanked. What do you do now to rebuild your credit? Roughly 752,000 cases of personal bankruptcy were filed in 2019 (Statistica.com). This is a vast improvement over 2010, when almost 1.6 million bankruptcies were filed. If you had to file bankruptcy, you are not alone. […]
How to Stay Committed to Your Retirement Savings February 27, 2020
It’s easy to set up a 401(k) or IRA. Yet, more than half of Americans say they are not where they should be in their retirement savings. (Bankrate 2019 financial security survey) And 38% of the people surveyed said they don’t have a retirement savings account at all. How can you stay committed to your […]
Top 10 Money Tips from the Financial Experts February 20, 2020
It’s always great to have money tips from the experts to help us meet our financial objectives. According to all the surveys, improving our financial lives was the second most popular New Year’s resolution for Americans in 2020. Taking first place was getting in shape. And, as we’ve reported before, most resolutions are already forgotten […]