A recent USA Today article states that more than 25% of Americans don’t have at least $1,000 in savings and 67% have less than the recommended 6 months of expenses saved.  The message is loud and clear that Americans are struggling to save. It really takes a renewed mindset that says you want more peace in […]
Author Archive | Anthony Kirlew
How You Might Be Paying Your Bank 20% or MORE to Use CASH
Yesterday, I had a revelation. I found myself at a restaurant that only took cash for my transaction. Believe it or not they still exist, but that’s not the point. I went down the road to get $20.00 out of an ATM and because I was in a hurry and did not plan, I ended […]
3 Reasons You Should Buy Life Insurance For Your Children
For some, the thought of buying life insurance for their children is ridiculous. They believe it’s something exclusively for adults who decide it’s time to become fiscally responsible, and often not thought of for themselves until they face marriage or the birth of their first child. I want to share with you 3 reasons why […]
Can You Still Find Great Foreclosure Deals?
But of course! Great deals in real estate are nothing new, and that includes foreclosures. Keep in mind, that buying a foreclosure can be a bit more challenging, especially if you aren’t prepared to pay all cash. Lenders will scrutinize the deal all the more, you may need to put down a larger down payment, […]
Is Travel Insurance Worth Buying?
You work hard to save for your vacations, so it’s not an unrealistic question whether or not to insure your investment, right? Keep in mind, there are a few different types of travel insurance you can purchase and I will share my thoughts on them. Trip Cancellation Insurance If you have spent lots of money […]
Can you Get Money for Your Old Mobile Phones?
I am usually not the first to jump on new technology, and smart phones are no different. I am not a die hard Apple guy, so when I was ready, I made the plunge and got new Droids for both my wife and I. In retrospect, I could not have been less happy with this […]
Your 401k’s Dirty Little Secrets
If you have a 401k, I commend you for taking steps towards your retirement but it’s important that you have a understanding of the downsides of a 401k plan. First, I will talk about the upsides: 1. If your employer is matching your 401k, that is huge. It’s basically free money and I say collect […]
Benefits of a Legal Service Plan
Do you have a lawyer you can call to ask a question about any legal matter you encounter? I do and I pay less than $1 per day for that privilege through my legal service plan. In fact, I don’t just have a lawyer, I have a team of lawyers at a major local law […]
