No matter how it’s done, credit card scams are made possible by stealing information from the credit card holder. In today’s cashless society, it is sad to say that many credit card users leave traces that can easily lead to credit card scams. These traces may be written all over receipts or proofs of credit [...]
Posts from ‘December, 2008’
Another Smart Way to Save Money
As easy as swiping your credit card, you can get almost everything you want in an instant. The use of credit cards certainly comes with lots of cool perks. But if you come to think about it, this can also be the main cause of many glitches on managing your personal finances. To make sure [...]
Questions to Answer via a Prenuptial Agreement
Marriage is one of the best things that could happen to a person. The end of a marriage, however, is one of the worst things that could happen to your life. Whether it is a divorce or an annulment, the end of a marriage often brings about lots of problems and complications. After all, a [...]
What to Include in Your Last Will and Testament
Dying is inevitable. Besides taxes, dying is the only sure thing in this world. Although you can never determine when your time is up (Why? Do you actually believe in Death Clock?), you can always prepare for your graceful exit by writing a last will and testament. Here are some of the details that you [...]
Simple Ways to Earn Extra Cash (Part 2)
One blog entry is not enough to discuss all the bright ideas that will help you earn that much-needed extra cash. So, to give you an additional set of options on how you can earn some extra cash, here are some other ideas.
* Open a bake sale
What’s the purpose of that oven in your kitchen? [...]
Simple Ways to Earn Extra Cash
Your salary is not always enough. When times are especially hard, you really need to find alternative ways to earn that much needed cash to support all your expenses. Here are some ideas on how you can earn extra cash.
* Open a garage sale
You know how they say that one man’s trash is another man’s [...]
Inheritance Tax: Paying for the Assets You Didn’t Ask For
Inheriting properties or money from a friend or a relative is like hitting the jackpot: getting the reward minus the hard work part. Well, not exactly. It may be overwhelming to receive a fortune that was earned by other people, but all good things come with a price that you have to pay for eventually. [...]
Personal Finance Tips to Consider Before You Say “I Do”
Getting married is one of the most wonderful things that could happen to a person. It’s really amazing to find somebody whom you can share everything with: your feelings, your dreams, your homes, your problems, and your money. Yes, haven’t you heard the term “joint accounts”?
Well, money is always a big issue in marriage. It’s [...]
What to Do with Inheritance Money
What would you do if you were named the rightful heir to your recently deceased grandfather’s fortune?
A gazillion things will probably come to mind and the words “house” and “car” will always be included in that roster. But seriously, what will you do if you suddenly have a huge sum of money in your hands? [...]
Benefits of Investing in a Mutual Fund
Is it a good idea to invest in a mutual fund?
Yes, it’s actually a good idea. Not only does investing in a mutual fund gives you a safe place for your money, but it also gives you a good chance to earn more returns in the future. Here are the benefits of investing in a [...]
