If you find it hard to save, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, many Americans think about saving for the future, but few actually do it. The Braun Research and Bank of America survey is a revealing portrait of how residents of major metropolitan cities view money and the...
Most Americans lack basic understanding when it comes to their credit score and personal finance, according to the results of a survey by consumer advocacy group Consumer Action and financial services provider Capital One.
The survey polled 1,002 American adults. It gauged...
Structured Settlement Annuities have been shown to provide a valuable, safe and guaranteed source of lifetime income to parties in personal injury or other cases. Today we look at situations where these special annuities would be helpful.
Personal injury.
This is obvious to most,...
According to a recent global survey by AXA Equitable, American workers are confident, but not well-informed, about their financial outlook in retirement. For example, 60 percent of workers believe their retirement income will be sufficient, but only one in five actually knows what that income...
Managing your finances may be easier than you think. That’s because online banking offers the same services found at bricks-and-mortar institutions-plus many others.
For example, through online banking, customers can check their account balances, transfer funds, pay bills and more....
The world stock markets are going through quite a turbulent period at present and on average around ten percent has been wiped off some of the leading markets over the last month. In this article I write about how on a personal note I try to save in a series of different financial products which...
You spend a certain amount of money each month when buying things. Sometimes its on food, other times its on clothing, or something for a gift. No matter what, we will always be spending money to buy things. Wouldnt it be great to be able to save on almost everything you buy and still get the...
No one likes to budget. Its a lot of work for little reward. But the secret of budgeting and personal financial management is simply to ensure that theres just enough money left over each month to pay your bills and maybe have a little fun. Many people do not budget but it should be done to...
With health care costs continuing to increase, the future of Social Security unclear and pension plans available to fewer and fewer workers, America’s retirement readiness is a major concern for both individuals and the nation as a whole.
Since June 2004, Fidelity Investments has...
With health care costs continuing to increase, the future of Social Security unclear and pension plans available to fewer and fewer workers, America’s retirement readiness is a major concern for both individuals and the nation as a whole.
Since June 2004, Fidelity Investments has...
Lets face it, coming up with smart and simple ways of saving money takes thinking that is a bit more creative.
Use some of these shortcuts to managing your finances. They are guaranteed to save you time and money.
Trick your mind into saving
Cant always come up with where...
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Its as true with saving money as with anything else.
These days, weve been frightened into thinking we must save thousands of dollars immediately. Most of us simply cannot do this, and the media does us no favors when it makes the...