Are you about to prepare a tax return for the first time? If you are already accustomed to doing this, is it correct that you are used to doing it before the April 15 deadline …

The importance of saving money and planning financially for the future is well known. What might not be as well known or even realized is that in order to have a financial plan that is …

We just marked our 15th anniversary of my retirement day. We’ve not only lived with realistic spending goals (in our non-humble opinion), but actually have a larger financial nest egg today than we had when …

A payday loan, personal loan and online cash advance are all tools that are designed to help you out when you are in a bind. After all, life is known for throwing you a few …

Mutual funds are a good investment choice for many people, but it is important to understand the fees that are charged by investment firms offering this type of investment product. Fees can eat up all …

There are substantial amount of loan markets, which often consist of consumer loans, corporate bonds, or mortgages, as well foreign loans. Each low market will have their own respective interest rate which fluctuates during a …

Everyone would hope to be a good citizen and obey the law. Tourist and holidaymakers should always make themselves be aware of the laws in other countries, when going abroad on holiday. However, sometimes it …

An order of protection, also known as a restraining order or a protection order, is a court order which can give you protection from someone who feel threatened by as a result of domestic abuse, …

The three oldest professions in human history are farming, politics and prostitution. Ever since, man came to understand the power of money; women quickly understood that they have something that men would pay for. Prostitution …

The history of what is now called Wachovia Bank is replete with so many mergers and takeovers that determining which was what when is extremely difficult. What many people do not remember is that the …

Should teenagers require Parental permission before receiving an abortion? In my opinion? Absolutely! There are so many risks. Granted many abortions have no after effects but some do and Parents have every right to protect …

Property values will fluctuate just as with all commodities bought, sold, and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (and any exchange. And as with stocks, when their values escalate beyond current appraised Analysts get …

With debts piling up, you may feel like you have no choice but to file for bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a viable option for many that allows you to pay back creditors with better …

I think that liberals are taking away traditional American values by trashing the constitution through the liberal supreme court, and trashing Christianity through the guise of compassion and we are for the poor ideology. America …

When it comes to a person’s money, many considerations must be made as to properly manage that money. In considering Wells Fargo as your primary financial institution several things need to be considered: First:      …

Bashing the big health insurance companies has become a popular national past time. No one wants to pay more than they have to, or get less than they deserve. The exact ways these things are …

Why do people fall behind in their saving for retirement, and what can they do about it? There are a number of reasons people don’t save as much for retirement as they’ll eventually need.  Here …

Your credit score is an important part of your financial life in terms of borrowing money as well as applying for a job and renting an apartment.  The main way to reduce your credit score …

Single parents in Idaho who wish to return to adult education in order to improve their future prospects are encouraged to do so by the state. Idaho believes in investing in education within the state …

The Fed has seen fit to grace the American people with lower than average interest rates for an extended period, hoping this will stimulate spending and kick start a stagnant economy. And the Fed is …

The legal drinking age varies greatly throughout different countries and cultures, as well as having a large number of different sub laws regarding specific types of alcohol. Although generally the late teens are thought of …

The Founding Fathers of our nation were not, contrary to the popular myth, at all confident in the idea of a democracy. Oh, it was a nice idea, but was it really possible to build …

Paying interest is a part of life. If you want anything of value, you’ll have to pay interest at some point in life. Whether its an auto loan, a mortgage, a personal loan, or a …

When under aged children who fall under the laws covering statutory rape are about to have children, any choice to have an abortion should require the consent of a public guardian, and the parents should …

We can all agree that exchanging one’s labor for money is a necessity of life. I think it is safe to say that without working, most of us cannot function. This is one of the …

There are many well advertised stock brokerage firms, each of whom charge their, so called, smallest commission fees to either purchase and/or sell shares of ownership of financial market listed businesses on behalf of other …

What is a taser? A nonsense acronym standing for “Thomas A. Swift’s Electric Rifle.” Basically, it’s a range of devices that use two “probes” and a battery to create an arc of electricity. This arc …

Understanding the tax credits offered to American taxpayers meant to defray heating and cooling costs while encouraging the installation of energy efficient systems can be difficult. The tax credits change on a yearly basis and …

Bonds are more than just loans to the Government and corporations they are often transferable securities that are traded through auctions, or through broker assisted deals. A bond can either trade at face value, at …

Financial planning is an important part of making the most of your money and being able to obtain your financial goals.  One of the most important tools in your financial planning is a monthly budget.  …