For many consumers the global economic disaster caused by the American housing market and the financial services industry still linger in their minds when they think about money. The financial crisis was a wake-up call and a living case study as to how fragile the financial system can be. As a result many consumers no […]
Saving Money
Saving money has a lot more to it than simply letting money pile up in a bank account. Below are our articles about saving money, which include topics such as eliminating debt, budgeting, saving tips and income tax.
How to Make a Budget
How to Budget Your Money and Save According to the NBER, 75% of American households would not be able to come up with $2,000 dollars if given 30 days. Are you a part of the 25% who could come up with the money, or are you a part of the 75%? Is there too much […]
Envelope Budgeting
I think you would agree: Money’s tight. Everyone needs help saving money. You’re not alone in this. Many people are looking for better ways to save money. However, it has become hard to even make money, let alone save it. Fortunately, there is a way to save money that can be surprisingly effective. This is […]
Savings Account Questions Answered
When it comes to bank accounts, there are lots of things that can be confusing. I’ve been asked a lot of questions about bank accounts over the years and thought it would be good to answer many of the most common questions here. What is the difference between a savings account and checking account? A […]
How Much are Aluminum Cans Worth?
So, how much are aluminum cans worth? Depending on how many you have and the efforts you’re willing to go through, you can get anywhere from a few pennies to hundreds or thousands of dollars. You have aluminum cans and you want money. You’re in luck, because metal is always worth money. Aluminum Melt/Scrap Value […]
