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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…

Certificates of Deposit (CDs) Are a Great Way to Save

Maureen Hodge — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:21:32 +0000

CDs pay a higher rate of interest on monies you deposit as savings than what you receive when you deposit in a regular savings account. The stipulation is, however,…

Invest Wisely: The How Tos

Penny Pinching Hints — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:37:25 +0000

Investment in the stock market can be done either online with a brokerage or through an off line brokerage. Off line brokers are more accessible, but also their trading…

NUA, Little-Known Tax Break

Maureen Hodge — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:32:05 +0000

If you are retiring from your employ or if you have to dig into your retirement account before retiring (provided you are able), you can save money on taxes…

The Pluses and Minuses of the New Financial Reform Bill

Maureen Hodge — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:16:18 +0000

June 25, 2010, saw the passage of the most sweeping financial reform in decades. Now is the time to weigh its benefits and deficits. Pennypinchinghints.com has sorted out the…

What You can Save After a Job Loss

Maureen Hodge — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:41:47 +0000

There are three things to think about right away after a job loss to protect yourself and not to lose more than your job.

First, think about your health insurance. Once…