When it comes to investing, it’s important to consider your options, and make decisions that are likely to help you now — and in the long term. One of those choices is investing with the online broker that is right for you. Here are a few things to think about as you choose an online […]
Miranda Marquit M.A. in Journalism is a well known financial blogger. Miranda's articles were featured or quoted by several mainstream media. She also has her own blog Planting Money Seeds where she covers topics from freelancing through home business to finances.
22 November,2011
16 November,2011
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to think about the best ways to reduce your tax liability. If you own a business, you have quite a few options to help you on your way to a lower tax liability. Make sure, of course, that you have kept good records, and that you […]
8 November,2011
As you look to improve your career, you need to consider your soft skills. Some of these types of skills aren’t glaringly obvious. They aren’t technical, and they can’t be easily quantified. However, soft skills are important to develop as you advance your career. These are skills that can add value to an organization, and […]
31 October,2011
None of us like buying insurance, but the reality is that insurance can be one way to protect your assets and your finances from disaster. Some insurance policies are needed to protect your assets. Purchasing insurance can protect your home or your car, and insurance that can help you afford the cost of health care […]
24 October,2011
The year is quickly drawing to a close. You are probably considering your tax moves for the end of the year, and trying to figure out how to lower your tax liability. However, now is also a good time to start organizing your tax documents, and figure out how you plan to file your paperwork. […]
17 October,2011
For the most part, when you have poor credit, the way to rebuild it is to make use of a secured credit card. However, many would rather have an unsecured credit card. While it is a little harder to find unsecured credit cards for bad credit, it is possible. However, if you do have poor […]
10 October,2011
A charge off on a credit report can be one of the most detrimental things to your score. A charge off indicates that you haven’t paid your account for 180 days. So, as you might imagine, your credit is already in pretty rough shape. A charge off means that the creditor is going to count […]
3 October,2011
One of the most disappointing realities for savers right now is that high CD rates are hard to find. Sure, you can get CDs with the highest rates, but even the highest rates now are much lower than the yields you could see back before the 2008 financial crisis. Indeed, CD rates are much lower […]
26 September,2011
We are solidly in the last part of the year. The fourth quarter is rapidly approaching. That means that it is a great time to consider how you can reduce your taxes for 2011. Now is the time for tax planning for the rest of the year. What you do now can improve your tax […]
19 September,2011
One of the items that can lower your credit score by quite a bit is an open collections account. If your credit account has gone to a collections agency, it can be an indication that you are pretty far behind in your payments. An open collections account is one that is not considered “paid” or […]