Recession Survival Tips

The tuition arrangements are set up, the dorm room is assigned, and your son or daughter is headed off to college in the fall.  In all the confusion of filling out the paperwork, meeting deadlines, and making financial arrangements, did you remember to check on their health insurance?  Many, but not all, insurance companies... 

Bank overdraft fees have been getting much attention in the media as of late.  Unfortunately, consumers have been unable to find a effective way to confront this racket.  Here are a few helpful ideas that will help you fight overdraft fees. 1.  If your social security funds are direct deposited, you are can try and use this... 

While ticket prices are decreasing, we all know that the airfare of many airlines can be really expensive, especially during the holidays.  Learning to save money on your travel expenses is possible if you plan, save accordingly, and search thoroughly.  If you are diligent, then you will be able to find the best airfare deals... 

Saving is more than cutting out big-ticket items and living an ascetic lifestyle.  You can save a substantial amount of money by making small adjustments in the way you currently do things.  Producers are adept at finding ways to squeeze extra money out of consumers.  Nevertheless, saving money is often as easy as recognizing... 

Americans have really been hurt by the recession.  Many people have watched their debt skyrocket as their mortgages rose, 401ks dwindled, and savings evaporated.  After an age of plenty, many families have come to realize that responsible financial planning is the only way to avoid being caught in the dregs of another recession. ... 

Update This post was originally published on January 25, 2009.  Since then, many analysts believe that the housing market has nearly bottomed out in many markets.  Granted, buying a foreclosed home is not as easy as it sounds, primarily because there can be a lot of red tape surrounding foreclosed properties.  But what...