January, 2010

Understanding 529s

A friend asked me how he should save for his daughter’s college education. (His daughter was born in 2009, which means probably I should be asking him the personal finance questions, but whatever.) “A 529 college savings plan,” I said. 529s are great, I explained: you put in after-tax money and it grows tax-free. You can ...

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Getting a Payday Loan Fast

Fast Money The need for money is often combined with the need to have it fast. All over the world people are seeking loans. Some prefer the traditional way through their banks, while others will make applications online. The requirement for money is often faster than the Formula 1 circuit ending in similar results. Lenders are ...

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Trying to Find Private College Loans

College May be Out of Reach Getting through a college education is a great experience of life. Paying for it becomes something else entirely. Paying for a private college becomes a bit more difficult. You should be able to find a loan that meets your requirements. These tips should help you with your endeavor. Assess Your Situation As ...

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Stuffing Envelopes as a Way of Saving

The So-Called Envelope Stuffing Look through the newspapers or employment websites and you are sure to find a number of offers asking you to stuff envelopes and make money. Many people have fallen for these advertisements. Losing money on this deal happens more often than not. It is possible to apply this theory to saving money? ...

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12 Greenest Cars of 2010: Do You Consider the Environment?

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recently released an updated list of the twelve greenest cars of 2010. The council rates each car with a score, with higher scores going to those cars produce less pollution and are more fuel efficient, resulting in lower energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.Here are the top ...

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