Tax season is a stressful time of year, but there is help available for those who want to file returns themselves. Online tax software simplifies the filing process without costing you a lot of money. But choosing the right software for your needs can be a challenge, so we’ve broken down each of the best… Continue Reading–>
You finally found the perfect house, and what seemed like a straightforward process yielded disheartening results. Your mortgage application was denied, and it happened after all the time spent completing mountains of paperwork, answering countless questions, and having long conversations and meetings with your loan officer. So, after getting angry and cursing the world, it’s… Continue Reading–>
Like it or not, emergency accounts are kind of boring. And they need to be. The main purpose of an emergency account is to sit around and wait for an emergency. That certainly limits your options as to where to hold the money. Because you may need the money on very short notice, the safety… Continue Reading–>
Creditors hear a lot of interesting stories from applicants with low credit scores: You lost your job and couldn’t pay the student loan for a few months. You thought you’d gotten a deferment but were too busy job hunting to find out for sure. Then your roommate moved out without paying the bills that were… Continue Reading–>
No matter how well you plan it, your next RV adventure could include something unexpected. And that’s OK. You’re on the road in an RV to escape your work clothes, your alarm clock, and those rambling staff meetings. Why not make some unplanned stops and meet some new friends? Sometimes, though, the unexpected isn’t so… Continue Reading–>
We expect our cars and appliances, and even our coffee makers and toaster ovens, to have warranties. But what about our homes? Wouldn’t it be smart to have some backup when a pipe bursts or the roof starts leaking? A lot of new homeowners think so. There are several ways to protect yourself from unexpected… Continue Reading–>
Stone walls, crocodile-filled moats, Rottweilers — our ancestors found some pretty creative home security solutions! Today’s home security systems feature a more tech-savvy approach, but the goal remains the same: to keep your family, your property, and your stuff safe from outsiders. Recent innovations have fueled a new surge in home security sales. As you… Continue Reading–>
If you’re looking for a bank to invest your savings in to earn very high-interest rates, check out Barclays Bank. Though they offer only limited banking services, the rates they pay on savings products are among the highest offered anywhere. In this review, I’ll be highlighting all the accounts you can open with Barclays, their… Continue Reading–>
