I wanted to let all of the Fiscally Sound subscribers and fans know that we have just published a new eBook called “How to Live a Fiscally Sound Life.” You can get it by filling out the form below. Please know this is a very small eBook with the goal of helping people understand the financial […]
Archive | 2015
Free Foreclosure Listings
Are you looking for a deal on a home or commercial property? Have you considered buying a foreclosure? Sure, they come with their challenges, but in many cases, you can get them for a song. I have put together this resource of free foreclosure listings, so you don’t have to search all over. If you […]
What is a Good Credit Score?
People are often confused by the credit scoring system. What you should know is that there are several different credit scoring models used by the various credit reporting agencies, and your credit score is viewed differently by different types of lenders. For example, when a mortgage lender looks at your credit profile, they will usually […]
How to Develop Better Spending and Saving Habits
We live in a consumer-driven society in which we are inundated with daily advertising telling us how much better our lives will be if we buy a certain product or receive a certain service. Banks do not help much either; they send out pre-approved credit card offers to anyone with a pulse (and we’re only […]
5 Ways to Improve your Personal Finances
Improving your personal finances is a necessity regardless of your income level. When it comes to personal finances, it is always good to establish better habits but some may not know what steps to take to better manage their finances. Toward that end, here are five things you can do to make an immediate and […]
Are You Too Proud to Make Returns at the Store?
Pride is a funny thing. People often spend money to impress people they don’t even like, based on their pride. They want to feel superior in some way, but in the end, pride is about insecurity. When it comes to making returns at a store, there are some people whose pride won’t let them do […]
Do You Spend More Money With Amazon Prime?
Somehow, I think that using Amazing Prime costs more money because you see “free shipping” and actually spend more money. Today, I saw a DVD that I wanted on sale in a Facebook post. My first thought wasn’t “what’s the cost” it was, “hey, I get free shipping” 🙂 It really is a great program though […]