The healthcare and health insurance industries are a messy alphabet soup in terms of coverages, premiums, and types of accounts. We've compared HSAs to FSAs in the past; many employers provide these ... Read More about Health Reimbursement Account Benefits – What You Need to Know
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Types of Insurance Homeowners Need
Compared to renting, owning a home can be a great thing. You can paint whatever colors you want (unless your homeowners association says otherwise) and you get to decide what the landscaping looks ... Read More about Types of Insurance Homeowners Need
How to Repair Your Credit After Bankruptcy
Despite your best intentions you just couldn't make all the payments work. The creditors wouldn't work with you and you had to declare bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is an emotional process and a stressful ... Read More about How to Repair Your Credit After Bankruptcy
What Happens to Credit Card Rewards When You Die?
If you are like me you've spent a chunk of your time over the last several years earning big sign up bonuses from credit card companies. I've got hundreds of thousands of airline miles, hotel points, ... Read More about What Happens to Credit Card Rewards When You Die?
How Much Should You Save for Retirement Each Month?
It seems like such a daunting task. The mountain climb to the summit of retirement is quite the hike with many obstacles that can send you tumbling down the trail. Knowing you might need to save $1 ... Read More about How Much Should You Save for Retirement Each Month?
10 Apps for Saving Money on Groceries
Gone are the days of needing to carry around a pen and paper to track your grocery store list. Thanks to smartphones we can now build our lists throughout the week as we remember something we need to ... Read More about 10 Apps for Saving Money on Groceries
PayPal vs. Dwolla: Which is Right for You?
PayPal is one of the largest financial transaction tools available online. Boasting over 128 million accounts and exchanging payments in 25 currencies, PayPal is a dominate leader in online ... Read More about PayPal vs. Dwolla: Which is Right for You?
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Roth 401(k)
The Roth 401(k) is a relatively new option for retirement investing and an interesting mix of two different types of accounts: the regular tax-deferred 401(k) and the Roth IRA. Is it the right option ... Read More about Advantages and Disadvantages of a Roth 401(k)
How Long Do Negative Items Stay on Credit Reports?
Your credit report and credit score should be a couple of your most prized financial assets. A solid credit history without any negative marks can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest ... Read More about How Long Do Negative Items Stay on Credit Reports?
How Will A Short Sale Affect My Credit Score?
The lead up to the Great Recession was fueled by cheap credit, improper lending practices, and the unrealistic belief that housing prices could only go up. While some communities have seen housing ... Read More about How Will A Short Sale Affect My Credit Score?
