Brokerage Review: ShareBuilder®

ShareBuilder

ING is well-known for offering no-frills, and low-cost, banking options. And, of course, the same company that owns ING also owns ShareBuilder®, a discount online brokerage. If you are considering a long-term, automatic investing plan, ShareBuilder can be a good option. However, if you want something more advanced, you might need to look elsewhere. Because […]

Do You Have a Career Strategy?

career strategy

With the recent recession still very real for many, it seems as though the smart decision right now is to simply take any job — just to survive. And, while you don’t want to turn your nose up at work when it’s offered to you, especially if you need it, it’s important to have a […]

Do You Know Your Credit? Credit Monitoring Services

credit monitoring

Your credit is a very important part of your financial life. You should know what is contained in your credit report, and understand how to improve your credit score in order to ensure that you have access to the best deals out there. Keeping up with your credit is important, since a poor credit report […]

How to Choose an Online Broker

Stock market

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 […]

Own a Business? Don’t Forget these Tax Deductions

Tax deductions

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 […]

How Do You Know This is a Good Time to Buy Stocks?

Investing in stocks

Perhaps you have heard the adage: Buy stocks when there is blood in the streets. Well, there is certainly blood on the streets. Europe is a mess and that has spooked the stock markets globally, including in the US. You might agree philosophically that buying stocks at the time of great upheavals is a solid […]

Career: Do You Have Soft Skills?

career plan chart

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 […]

Don’t Be Suckered into Buying these 5 Useless Insurance Policies

Insurance policy

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 […]

IRS e-File: File Taxes Online

Pay taxes online

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. […]

Are There Unsecured Credit Cards for Bad Credit?

Unsecured credit card

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 […]

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