Shopping for a car online gets easier
You can get just about anything online: housewares, food, and even cars. There are now companies that take advantage of internet technologies to allow you…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
Taming college costs: Start with a 529 plan
College is an expensive proposition and costs vary widely, from public to private universities. According to the College Board, in-state students in a…
So, the kid has a scholarship. What to do with your 529 plan now
A full scholarship – What to do with stashed cash in the 529 plan account? If your child gets a full scholarship, there’s bound to be a celebration in the…
Smart investing: Examine your basket
During your working life, you use the work of your hands to earn a paycheck — and that is an important asset. The work you do is just one part of your…
Stealing from your future self
According to one investment expert, each $5 cup of coffee you buy at age 30 costs you $225 in retirement. Phil Davis, author of the investment newsletter…
Savings challenges
Saving challenges Looking for a fun and relatively painless way to save money? Investment author Donna Freedman recommends savings challenges. The…
Beating the wine hogs
Beating wine hogs At a business dinner meeting, rely on a good sommelier to save you from spendthrift wine hogs. Wall Street Journal wine columnist Lettie…
TV energy gobbler
Noah Horowitz, senior scientist at Center for Energy Efficiency Standards, says that Ultra-high-def 4K TVs need bright backlighting. The TVs use 30…
Payday loan regulations
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering new, complex regulations on short-term, high interest payday loans. The lenders, often the…
Discounts on smaller cars
Look for discounts on smaller car this summer. Industry analysts say lower gas prices have shifted buyers to SUVs and trucks. This has created a glut of…