From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Pros and Cons of Renting Out Your Basement

September 9, 2009

When times are tough, we may have to think of ways to make more money. A second job is one idea, but that’s not always feasible. We can sell some of our stuff, but that’s only a temporary fix. Many homeowners today have at least considered renting out their basements. On the surface, it makes [...]

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Rechargeable Batteries versus Throw-Away Batteries

September 8, 2009

In today’s culture, people are on the move and taking their technology with them. The increased use of battery-draining digital cameras and other electronic mobile devices means more demand for batteries. To alleviate some of the hassle of using disposable batteries, many people are turning to rechargeable batteries to save money and protect the environment [...]

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How to Plan for Long-Term Care

September 7, 2009

Long-term care isn’t a subject that we generally enjoy talking about. It’s difficult to even think about the possibility that we and the ones we love might need someone to look after us in our golden years. But as life expectancy continues to rise, so do the chances that we will require long-term care one [...]

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Pros and Cons of Paying off Your Mortgage Early

September 6, 2009

Owning a home is a goal to which many of us aspire. But unless you can afford to pay for a house in cash, you’ll probably have to take out a mortgage. This has scared away many a potential homeowner. And those that do go forward often view the mortgage as a necessary evil. Debtors [...]

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Overhaul Your Outgoings and Save

September 5, 2009

Bills can take a big bite out of our finances. But many of them are unavoidable. We need a place to live and electricity. If we drive, we’re required by law to have auto insurance. And certain things like phone and Internet service make our lives much easier. It’s not really feasible to eliminate all [...]

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Medicaid: General Information

September 4, 2009

There has been much debate about health care in the United States. As it stands, there are tens of millions of uninsured individuals that have limited access to the services they need. But for some who cannot get insurance through an employer or an individual policy, Medicaid is an option. Established by Congress in 1965, [...]

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How to Make Money on eBay

September 3, 2009

In 1995, eBay came along and revolutionized the world of auctions. The online auction website grew quickly, and today it has hundreds of millions of registered users. Countless sellers use eBay every day, and many of them cite the auction giant as their sole source of income. Since eBay became a household name, aspiring entrepreneurs [...]

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Ten Benefits of Long-Term Care Insurance

September 2, 2009

Long-term care isn’t something we tend to think about before the need arises. Some assume that they won’t need it for one reason or another. Others just don’t want to consider the possibility that they might. But according to research by Conning and Company, 60% of those who reach age 65 will eventually need long-term [...]

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Do Hybrid Cars Make Money-Sense?

September 1, 2009

There are many reasons why we should drive as little as possible. One of the most compelling for most drivers is that it is getting increasingly expensive. Gas prices have been fluctuating severely in recent years, but on the whole they have experienced an upward trend. This is one of the many reasons that hybrid [...]

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