Need to Curb the Urge to Splurge?
Can’t resist a bargain? If you are often tempted to buy on impulse, here’s an idea…Think in terms of how many hours you must work to…
Need Better Banking Option?
The recent bank closings and ultra-low interest rates might prompt you to go looking for a better place to stash your cash these days. To find…
Economic stress brings out scammers
The Consumer Federation of America tracks how Americans fall prey to schemes. Thanks to our recent economic times of stress, more consumers got duped looking for…
Paying Debt Is A Way to Invest
One way you can save is to pay off your credit card balance every month. Yes, pay off those credit cards. Interest on an unpaid balance…
Kick Start Your Savings
Kick Start Your Savings is the summer program for Central Iowa Saves. To learn more, go to http://www.centraliowasaves.org. For beginning and more advanced savers, nothing is…
Looking for Coupons? Tweet This!
Coupon-clipping shoppers are trading scissors and newspaper ads in favor of high-tech tools. There are deals to be found for those willing to search. If you…
Become a Virtual Coupon User
Coupon-clipping shoppers are trading scissors and newspaper ads in favor of high-tech tools. There are deals to be found for those willing to search. To find…
There’s An App for Couponing
Coupon-clipping shoppers are trading scissors and newspaper ads in favor of high-tech tools. There are deals to be found for those willing to search. To find…
Roth IRA: Convert It or Not?
Recent tax changes have several financial planners extolling the virtues of converting a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a Roth IRA. It makes sense for…
See How Your Medical Expenses Add Up
Many consumers have no idea how much they pay for trips to the doctor, dentist and pharmacy. Health insurance premiums and co-payments can be confusing, and…
The Money Godmother 