How to Reduce Inheritance Tax to Protect Your Estate
Whenever a person dies, their estate enters probate court.  This is a court that legally divides the property or ensures the will is accurate and enforceable.  It is then that the inheritance tax occurs.  This is a tax, often called a death tax, w...
READ MORE
Why Shopping Like Your Grandmother Can Get You Out of Debt
Saving cash and getting out of debt starts by keeping track of how much cash you have during any given month.  In some cases, trying to set a budget using high-tech products makes money seem a bit abstract; it's all just numbers on a computer sc...
READ MORE
Why Using a Debit Card is Riskier Than a Credit Card
A debit card can be a very handy tool when you're out and about.  They don't charge the interest that a credit card does and they allow you to avoid the hassles of dealing with personal checks.  They do have an element of risk to them, howe...
READ MORE
Six Smart Steps to Clean Up Your Credit and Get Home Financing
Getting a home loan for a new home is tougher than it has been in years.  With so many problems having resulted from the real estate lending practices of the recent past, mortgage writers are now very hesitant to take on new clients.  There...
READ MORE
How to Minimize What You Pay in Inheritance Tax Tips From the Pros
Inheritance taxes can end up costing your family a significant sum of money.  This tax applies to any estate over $1 million and the tax rate is very high: up to 55 percent, in some cases.  Don't Be Fooled by the Repeal   In 2009, the ...
READ MORE
How to Save Your Home From Foreclosure
Foreclosure is devastating financially, emotionally and to your credit.  There are solutions to avoid this process, though.  Not everyone will be able to stop the process from occurring, especially if it has progressed past ownership transf...
READ MORE
How to Avoid Expensive Bank Charges and Fees
While a lot of people complain about the charges their bank hits them with, most of those charges are actually the consumer's own fault.  The vast majority of bank charges result from someone overdrafting their account and, if you're careful, yo...
READ MORE
Subscribe for newsletters &
Get Latest Updates & Offers

Stay
Connected