Category Archives: Investing
How Paying Down Debt When Rates Are Low Can Save Money
It seems like every time I check my bank’s interest rate, it’s getting lower. But while today’s record low rates are bad for growing my savings, they can be good for paying down debt – a saving method in itself. Eventually – and probably sooner rather than later – rates are going to start going… Read More »
How Atlanta Taxpayers Could Be Affected By Higher Income Taxes
Ah, the Bush tax cuts – can’t live with them, can’t live without them. On the one hand, Uncle Sam needs money from somewhere – and allowing the tax cuts to expire next year is one way to ease debt (some of which was arguably caused by the Bush tax cuts). On the other hand,… Read More »
Chicago Residents Can Build Cash Cushion By Making Saving An Obligation
“Sure, I’ll start investing for the future – in a couple years, when I’m making more money.” Sound familiar? It’s a common excuse. We’ve all got credit card bills, a rent or mortgage payment to manage and gas and groceries to buy, so it’s easy to put off starting a savings plan until we get… Read More »
Atlanta Residents Can Stop Procrastinating About Saving By Making Investing Automatic
There’s nothing more painful than spending your paycheck on bills. But what if paying one of those bills could pay off in the long run? We all know we need to save money for our future. But it’s all too easy to get caught up in the monthly bills, the mortgage, the groceries and gas… Read More »