When I mention great investments -- what do you think of? Do you think of a 401K with company match? Do you think of the stock you invested that took off? Do you think of an IRA? Well I say -- none of the above! All of those would be great, but some of our greatest investments are right under our noses! In this economy it is nice to sit back and think of all of the investments that did pay off. Here are some of my greatest investments: Electric shaver: I was sick of paying $40 a month for my … [Read more...]
Should I refinance my home?
I am someone that has refinanced my house twice, so I know the ins and outs of refinancing as a consumer. In some situations I believe it is a good idea to refinance, and in other situations I believe that it is not a good idea. My personal rule is that there really are no hard and fast rules – you just really need to evaluate if it is the correct decision for you.Consider refinancing if…..If at least one of the following applies, I would tend to say “yes” to the refinance…1. If you are … [Read more...]
ING Money Market Account – Now Capital One 360
If you have a savings account, you need to consider transferring it over to an ING money market account. Recently Capital One merged with ING Direct. At ING you will be able to earn up to 5 times the national savings rate, allowing you to maximize your investment in a hurry. A money market account is a great investment as it is relatively low risk and it does provide you with a great option to help you save money quickly. When comparing rates on money market accounts you will see that ING is … [Read more...]
The Basics To A Money Market Account
A money market account can provide you with a great opportunity to save your money. Unlike a traditional savings account a money market account will come with a higher interest rate. Having a higher interest rate can give you a chance to build up your savings faster and it makes it much easier for you to justify using a money market over a standard savings account. What Is A Money Market Account? If you are not sure what a money market account is, allow us to explain! A money market account is … [Read more...]
20 Tips To Save Money
Finding ways to save money is not always an easy process, let alone taking the time to find the best money market rate and set up a money market account or savings account. There are many people that are confused as to how they can save money and they do not budget properly, making it harder and harder for them to put away anything in money market accounts. So what can you do in order to build up a nice nest egg? Here are some great tips on how to save money that will really be able to help … [Read more...]
