Tips for preventing pipes from freezing; thawing frozen pipes
Frozen pipes not only mean the inconvenient lack of water, they also can burst, causing an expensive repair problem. Homeowners are often understandably…
Month: December 2017
What to do when an investment performs poorly
People often think their homes and other possessions are worth more than they are. According to the Journal of Economic Perspectives, that’s why sellers…
2018 changes to standard deductions
* Note: These changes are for 2018 taxes to be filed in 2019 Married filing jointly: Standard deduction rises $300 to $13,000. Single taxpayers and…
In 2018, you can contribute more to your 401(k)
There’s good news for 401(k) savers in 2018: They can put $500 more into their plan. The IRS has announced that the 401(k)contribution limit has been…
Shop car insurance rates
Car insurance rates vary significantly by insurer. Instead of sticking with your insurance company out of habit or convenience, you could save hundreds of…
How investors allocate assets
The classic mix of 60 percent stocks and 40 percent bonds is largely preferred by investors, according to a 2015 study by Dreyfus. About 54 percent of…
Moneywise: ‘All-weather’ portfolio
‘All-weather’ portfolio Motivation expert Tony Robbins recently created an ‘all weather’ portfolio through his interviews with billionaire Ray Dalio. The…
Selling tech door to door
Best Buy and Amazon plan to find business that’s percolating just under the surface by doing what brush salesmen used to do: Go house to house. With…
Book Review: Ben Stein says someone is lying to you
In his latest book on finances, Ben Stein has a simple message for young people: You’ve been lied to and those lies are keeping you from being financially…
Sales tips: Creating an effective email campaign
Small businesses can use email to drive sales, but competing for customer time and getting past spam requires five basic strategies. 1 Marketers must…