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…
Seek Checking Account with Higher Interest
Feel like your money is earning a measly interest rate? Some bank and credit union customers get surprisingly good interest on checking accounts. These are referred…
Beware of These Scams
Con artists rely on the hope “there’s a sucker born every minute,” as P.T. Barnum used to say. With today’s financial crisis, dozens of fraudulent schemes…
Is Online Banking Safest?
Online banking is convenient, efficient, and perhaps safer than writing a check at a store…if you take a few safety precautions. • Use unique passwords. Change…
Tips to Buy a Used Car
When buying a used car, you may be tempted to skip the tedious task of thoroughly checking out the vehicle. Bill Brauch, director of the consumer…
What Does Football Have to Do with Stocks?
Some think the Super Bowl outcome can predict how the stock market will fare for the year. Can that possibly be true? Should you root for…
Workers Not Confident They Can Retire
Employees are less confident about having a financially secure retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s (EBRI) annual survey. The Retirement Confidence Survey of 2009…
Careful How You Loan Money
It’s always tough to say no to family or good friends, especially when it comes to money. But did you know that loans you make to…
Why Patronize a Small Bank?
Why would you want to take a risk and have a relationship with a smaller bank in your community? It might not be as big a…
The Money Godmother 