Yesterday on Bob McCormick’s KFWB show Money 101 we talked about veterans’ benefits that are often overlooked. If you’re a vet or have a vet in your life, you should know about: Aid & Attendance: This benefit helps pay for nursing home, assisted living and home health care for low-income vets. The benefit can be […]
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Monday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Planning for Black Friday. Also in the news: How the CARD ACT saved consumers billions, five factors that could increase your insurance rates, and three tax moves you should make before the end of the year. Score on Black Friday by doing research now Developing a plan of attack could save you […]
Friday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: The best online budgeting tools. Also in the news: How to choose between a 15 or 30 year mortgage, what to do when your home is underwater, and simple ways to raise your credit score. The 5 Best Online Budgeting Tools to Help You Save Money Tools that could help keep more […]
Thursday’s need-to-know money news
Today’s top story: Re-Evaluating your airline miles credit cards. Also in the news: Saving money on school expenses, avoiding awkward money conversations at the holiday dinner table, and finding the best life insurance plan to fit your needs. Do You Need to Re-Evaluate Your Airline Miles Credit Cards? Changes to several programs has made some […]
Food stamps are the symptom, not the problem
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The problem with bargain hunting
Deal sites. Garage sales. Thrift stores. All can be a part of a frugal lifestyle. Or they can just be substitutes for a more expensive shopping habit. The question to ask: Are these thrifty alternatives really thrifty for you? Or are they just feeding that lust for acquisition that leads to too much stuff and […]