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If You Have to Borrow, Borrow in the Right Places

Maureen Hodge — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:30:37 +0000

You may think the places out there that will lend you money are helpful, even necessary. Actually, they are making money off you, and making your gap between being…

Should You Invest in Gold?

Maureen Hodge — Sat, 29 May 2010 11:44:54 +0000

In a recent article for AARP Newsletter Michael Zielenziger wrote about the value of gold investment. As he points out, when stocks’ value has been shaken, gold suddenly seems…

Teach Your Children Well about Money

Maureen Hodge — Sat, 22 May 2010 12:21:07 +0000

It is amazing how little students actually learn about money in school. Do they know how to spend, how to save, how to invest, even how to balance a…

Haggling Saves

Maureen Hodge — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:04:05 +0000

Most of us just go along, but the squeaky wheel gets the oil–so, too, do those who ask; they get better deals, that is. It does matter if you…

Newly Married: That Means Tax Changes

Maureen Hodge — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:00:53 +0000

You are now married and you are different, in the eyes of the IRS. Even if you were married on December 31 of 2009, the IRS sees you as…

Save Money on Tax Preparation

Maureen Hodge — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:00:38 +0000

It’s a necessary thing—preparing your taxes, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money doing it. Here are some money-saving tips to consider when thinking about getting…

Next Month is Tax Time

Maureen Hodge — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:00:44 +0000

It’s next month! Tax Time! Time to think about preparing your taxes. There are many changes this year. Getting an early start on tax preparation will allow you to…

Saving Sense

Maureen Hodge — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:00:38 +0000

No matter what age you are, you must begin to save now, and do it regularly. There is no excuse. You may think you can’t afford it, but, the…

Save Money: Make Sure You Have a Good Credit Score

Maureen Hodge — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:00:42 +0000

A better credit score, the higher the better, can save you thousands of dollars. Interest rates are based on your credit score, and interest accumulates over the life of…

Beware Retirement Savings Through Credit Cards

Maureen Hodge — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:00:33 +0000

The Baby Boomers are reaching that age, and credit card companies see a way to entice them. Some credit cards are offering rewards programs are automatically placed in a…