Just tidbits about money and finance.
From the category archives:
There’s only one more thing to add to my Craigslist Rental Scam post.
The realtor with whom I spoke was very nice. The next morning I got an email back from the scam artist about being in Africa on mission, etc.
I contacted the realtor once more and let her know that I got this email back [...]
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Don’t get me wrong. I love Craigslist. One of my cousin’s was on Craig Newmark’s original list in San Francisco a great many years ago. Craig got me a job in 10 days upon my return from a backpacking trip to Europe. I got a new mixer and a buffet for cheap. I sold some [...]
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There were a plethora of NPR stories this week on personal finance topics.
Banks trying to stem mortgage foreclosures, plus legislative discussions for action.
Financial counseling so you don’t end up with a mortgage foreclosure. This just reinforces my thought that everyone who wants to buy a house needs to learn about mortgage products before they look [...]
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Hat tip to Madame X. This one is great. Why people leave their jobs.
Boston Gal on Identity Theft. It’s usually done by family members who are privy to your details.
Hat tip to Amanda at Young And Broke for pointing me to this article about a ‘Potemkin life’, and generally regretting overspending and keeping up with [...]
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College Grad on trying to get a student loan forbearance. It’s not as easy as they would have you believe. But then again, consider if your loan is private or government. That seems to be the difference.
Kira at Penny Foolish, she’s one to watch. This a great post and it goes with my old post [...]
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Did you know you can buy coverage with a homeowner’s policy? It’s about $25 a year. I’m sure there are all sorts of conditions on it, but I decided I would like to add it onto my homeowner’s insurance for a little protection.
After hearing this story, you have to wonder how your personal and private [...]
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CNNMoney looks at what really saves gas, through their content provider, Edmunds.com. I find it fascinating. They recommend cruise control to prevent ’speed creep’. I try to use cruise control as much as I can and I’ve been parking myself in the far right/slow lane as much as possible lately. Driving a manual, I coast [...]
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And it wasn’t through GEICO!
What did I learn through this?
1. Shopping around is worthwhile.
2. Higher deductibles will reduce your rates.
3. Homeowners insurance is cheap if you don’t have expensive stuff.
4. Identity theft riders are available for homeowner’s insurance.
5. Affinty group discounts are worthwhile.
6. Knowing your net worth is good, because that will help you figure [...]
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