When most people hear the word “mindfulness”, they think of a person meditating in the lotus position while burning incense. However, the truth is that mindfulness doesn’t require chanting, patchouli, or yoga. Mindfulness is something you can easily incorporate into your everyday life. It can help improve your personal financial situation, especially if you’ve been...
Medical credit cards are often regarded as a godsend gift by cash-strapped individuals, without medical insurance, hit by medical emergencies. Scores of Americans have found themselves in stressful situations during health-related emergencies. The credit card companies have recognized this opportunity to step up their own business by offering medical cards which offer similar benefits as...
Nowadays it seems like everyone and their dog offers promo codes for this service or that product. The number of promotional e-mails that fly into inboxes can stack up quickly, leading to an overabundance of e-mails full of special offers and discount codes that can seem overwhelming. Then, when you do want to buy something,...
The economic recession has come with its set of hardships and lessons that will stay with us for a while now. Those who lost their jobs realized the importance of savings. So whether it is your proactive nature or tough financial situation that is forcing you to spend wisely, the following tips will prove to...
A personal finances checklist essentially provides two major benefits: it helps you remember items that may easily be overlooked and provides a detailed step-by-step guide to reaching your end goal, which is saving money. With a checklist in place, most people find that it establishes a higher standard of performance centered around clear goals. Regardless...
Many people who find themselves face to face with the U.S. justice system for the first time are at a loss about what they can do to maximize their odds of a favorable outcome (or to at least minimize the odds of an unfavorable outcome). Whether you are involved in a civil or criminal proceeding,...
After the excitement and good cheer of the holidays are over, people find themselves facing another busy season – the dreaded tax season. Generally, by the end of January or the first of February, you will have received your W9s, 1099s, and other income documents from your employer(s). Although your employers are in charge of...
With commodity prices and fuel prices always on the rise, it is very important for one to manage their finances efficiently. Although there are plenty of books on this vital topic, the basics of holding a good financial status at all times remain the same. A few important tips that will ensure your financial security...
While I just recently graduated college, most of my friends are already married or in the process of engagement. One particularly impatient friend even has a baby on the way. Being the selfish single lady that I am, I’ve noticed that their exclusive partnerships are causing problems for me. Most annoyingly, I’m struggling to find...