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If you’re getting ready to start a small business, or already have one up and running but need to expand your method of payment acceptance, you’ll want to know about the different ways you can accept credit or debit card...

Wealthy parents are tired of seeing their money disappear. Now they are creating family banks in order to teach their children some fiscal responsibility.

Many boarded up, abandoned and dilapidated houses are seen as eyesores in communities that are flanked with beautiful homes with manicured lawns. The term “zombie property” is said to have been coined from news outlets researching information on the phenomenon of...

Figuring out which travel card is right for you may require more work than you think. Choosing a card based on the APR (annual percentage rate) or perks is great, but before you dive into that part, take some time...

There are several different types of sensible retirement plans available for the self-employed. Many of these retirement plans offer options on a tax-deferred basis just like any employee participating through a company plan. You will need to understand the tax...

As the price of everything goes up, everyone is looking for easy ways to cut their commuting costs.  You can scour the internet for ideas, but many ideas just aren’t realistic. Drivers are told they should buy a new car,...

If you’re in the market for buying a new house to call your humble abode, now may be the best time to get in. With rates as low as 3.5% for first time home buyers  coupled with other programs which...

While a student can pay off any portion of their loans while they’re still in school, official repayment begins usually after a student graduates, drops below half-time enrollment, or leaves. Most ...

Do you plan to file your tax return on your own this year? We commend your bravery in tackling this annual financial chore. Before you begin, however, you may face another challenge: choosing the r...

Many students think loan repayment starts after graduation. However, the repayment process actually starts before you even borrow any money. When you obtain a loan you have certain responsibilities. Story Highlights: Before you take any money from someone you need...

Done with your bank? Here are directions on closing your bank account with a big bank properly.

With all this fee nonsense it is now wonder many banking consumers are becoming increasingly frustrated with their financial institutions. Here are some options to avoid debit card fees. With the Durbin amendment changing the way many banks operate consumers...

More of the younger generation of workers are opting for direct deposit because it is more friendly to the environment. Generation Y, those of born in the year 1979 or later, are more likely to than other generation groups to...

I hate spending money, that’s why when I decide to make a large purchase I treat it as an investment. Here are a few tips from Jon Stein, CEO of Betterment.com, a website created to help individuals investintelligently. Before I...

It’s the middle of summer, and for about 75% of college kids, school is the last thing on their minds. Then there’s the freshman. You’ve probably already started putting together the ever-growing list of things not to forget, this article...