Five ways to ensure your older car costs less to keep running
 Hanging on to a car - and taking care of it - can definitely save you money versus taking on a new-car payment. The key to maximizing your savings on an old car is actually to spend a little on regular maintenance. Follow these simple steps to ensure good maintenance helps you avoid expensive repairs. |
Tips for travelers to thwart identity thieves
 You're not the only one looking forward to your vacation or business trip. Identity thieves relish your travel time too, because your vital, personally identifying information may be more exposed when you're traveling than when you're at home or work. Before you head to the airport or start out on your long road trip, take some precautions to safeguard against identity theft - even when you're not at home. |
Savvy investors lead 21st century gold rush
 The term "don't put your eggs all in one basket" makes perfect sense when talking about financial investments, and after the recent stock market plummet, many families are realizing why they need financial portfolio diversification. |
Cash-saving secrets as shopping season reaches full swing
 If there's a season to save, this is it. With the kids needing new clothes and supplies for school, and the holidays approaching, the coming months can be one of the costliest shopping times for families. |
'Social savings' - Shoppers unite to find great deals
While the negative effects of the economic downturn continue to dominate the headlines, a silver lining has appeared in the midst of monetary misery - lower taxes, a decrease in personal spending and a slight increase in individual savings. And, because misery does indeed love company, we've witnessed the rise of a relatively new phenomenon - the era of "social savings." |