The first step to saving money is to spend less, and that includes paying off your debt as quickly as possible. Choose the loan with the highest interest rate first and pay that off, then move to the next highest interest rate, and so on.
Have you been the victim of investment or securities fraud? Here's where to go for help.
Electronic banking, or e-banking, means you use machines to do your financial transactions instead of people. With electronic banking, you can do your financial transactions any time of the day or night. If you're worried about security, know that banks do everything they can to be sure they have the best online security money can buy.
A CFP is a certified financial planner. A ChFC is a Chartered Financial Consultant. How do you know which will be best to help with your financial planning?
How can consumers get a telemarketer off your back for good? Consumers can file a complaint with their local office of the FTC and the better business bureau.
As your parents age you may find yourself having to decide how to care for them. Part of choosing the right elder care solution for your family is financial planning including looking at what assets are available to pay for the care and whether the family member is eligible for Medicaid. It's important to realize that hospitals who help care for elder family members may refer you to a hospital-affiliated nursing home as opposed to a solution that may be best for your unique situation.
To protect yourself and your family it's critical to do estate planning with the help of an attorney. Learn what's included in a comprehensive estate plan and how you can find an estate planning attorney, especially if you live in Chicago. Estate planning includes not only a will but also powers of attorney and a living will.
Most people don't set aside the time to think about their financial planning. Instead it's might be easier to find someone to the financial planning for you. There are several different types of people who are certified to manage your money and do your financial planning. A little bit of research can help you find the right person to manage your money and keep your financial plans on the right path.
As paying for college gets more and more expensive, parents try to find new ways to invest and save money - the best being a 529 plan. 529 plans are similar to 401(k)s, except instead of retirement, you invest and save money in a 529 plan for college. Each state has its own type of 529 plan to help parents invest and save money for college.
Disaster-proof your finances with advice from Ilyce R. Glink. The best time to plan for trouble—the death of a spouse, the collapse of a business, the loss of your home—is before you’re overwhelmed by it. This is especially important if you have a family or a small business or are beginning to save for your retirement.
