Insulated garage doors save on taxes, energy, add value and curb appeal

date 16 Sep 2009 | category Money/Finance

There’s a home improvement project this year that not only adds value and curb appeal to your home, but saves energy and offers up to a $1,500 federal tax credit to homeowners. The project? A …

Robert Prechter’s Five Tips for How To Trade Successfully

date 15 Sep 2009 | category Money/Finance

September 15, 2009

Take it from the person who won the United States Trading Championship with profits of more than 440% in 1984 – there are …

New car shopping? Why the time is right, and why it’s the right thing to do

date 14 Sep 2009 | category Money/Finance

Highly motivated dealers, offers to make your payments if you lose your job and a wealth of inventory – all make it a great time to buy a new car.

Even with American automakers’ very public …

3 easy ways to cut home energy costs

date 13 Sep 2009 | category Money/Finance

Summertime brings fun in the sun and longer daylight hours with one caveat: Hotter temperatures means running the air conditioner and increased energy bills.

The American Lighting Association shares three easy solutions that budget-conscious households can …

How to battle money not your honey

date 12 Sep 2009 | category Money/Finance

Summer is all about spontaneous getaways, romantic interludes and young love, but the current economic condition can take its toll on your relationship. With financial stresses at an all time high, it’s often easy to …

Special valuables require special insurance

date 11 Sep 2009 | category Money/Finance

If you’re remodeling or redecorating this season, you’re probably also buying some goodies to spruce up your home — like an antique dining set, original artwork or a high-end oriental rug.

Insurance experts warn that your …

Buying used? How to avoid getting bitten by repair costs

date 10 Sep 2009 | category Money/Finance

If your old clunker is gasping its last, you might think (like millions of other Americans these days) you can save yourself some money by buying a used car instead of a new one. …

Cashing in on the insulation tax credit is easy

date 09 Sep 2009 | category Money/Finance

“What’s in it for me?” Homeowners will love the answer to that question as they learn more about the new federal economic stimulus bill. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, generally known …

It’s a great time to be a ‘window shopper’

date 08 Sep 2009 | category Money/Finance

Many doors are closing due to the economy, but certain windows are becoming easier to open. The 2009/2010 tax credit for energy efficient replacement windows, one of 10 provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment …

Bring school home with financial tips for your teen

date 07 Sep 2009 | category Money/Finance

Does your teen expect you to dole out cash like an ATM? Does your child know the word “budget?” As you prepare your teenager for the school bell to ring again this fall, you …