Making Room for 2010

What do you do to make room for the year ahead? Sometimes we’ve got to clear out before we can call in all that good stuff we want to generate from now till end-2010. Here are my favorite three steps to help you achieve your financial resolutions for the new year.
1. Out with the Old [...]

You Could Win a $50 Gift Card, Necklace and More Just For Taking Our Money Survey

I can live without money, but I cannot live without love.” 
- Judy Garland
Maybe Judy Garland could live without money, but in this economy, I bet most people would forsake love for money. I know I would!
This week on the SingleMindedWomen.com Money Channel, we want to know what your thoughts are as they relate to saving, [...]

How a Bad Real Estate Market Can Save You Money

We have all been hearing about the down economy and real estate market, but chear up. There are savings to be had if you know where to look. 
Housing Savings
Many states base your property tax on the valuation of your home. Call your town clerk and find out if this is the case in your area. [...]

Knowing Your Options When Your Credit Card Bills Become Too Much to Handle

Credit card debt is a serious issue that affects many people in this country. In Part II of our series; What You Need to Know About Credit Card Debt, we’ll talk about what options you have when you find yourself with too much debt to handle.
We have some good news though. Relief does exist. Today there are a variety of programs available that can [...]

What You Need to Know About Credit Card Debt

With the current U.S. recession dragging on, unemployment at its highest rate in over a quarter century, and home values that have plummeted in recent years, consumers from coast to coast are finding themselves struggling with credit card debt. Many would say that they are finding it difficult to simply stay above the financial water line.
We could [...]

The Savvy Home Buyer in 2009

The slower economy of the last couple of years provides savvy women plenty of incentives to buy real estate: cheaper home prices, lower mortgage rates and big discounts on foreclosures. Not to mention an $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers if your property closes by December 1, 2009.
Regardless, it is important to remember [...]

How To Earn Extra Money in a Down Economy

As a single-minded woman or a single mom, you may be solely responsible for providing for yourself and your children. However,  downsizing, furloughs and overall job insecurity is leading many single women to rethink ways in which they can earn extra money.
Here are some easy ways to bring in some extra cash, even in a [...]

Bargains Galore

In recent months I have become known as Mr. Optimist when it comes to the economy, and I suppose with good reason. What can I say? I’m a “glass is half full kind of guy.” After all, recessions are not that unusual. On average they come around every five to seven years. No bull market [...]

Panic Time: How to Deal with Money Emergencies

With luck, most of us match our family income to our costs of living and come out ahead of the game.  At times, of course, we may experience a run of expenses, often unanticipated, that cause us to dip into savings or even float a temporary loan to tide us over.  As long as the [...]

Investing Through Your Company: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Companies frequently offer employees investment opportunities. While programs and plans may seem attractive, it’s essential to consider what investing through your company—or even in it—might mean to your financial security.
P Is for Perks
First, it’s important to recognize that companies view investment vehicles as part of an employee benefits package. As such, companies market various programs [...]

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