Stories posted by Peter

People Aren’t Saving Enough. How To Bump Your Retirement Savings Into High Gear

Studies have shown that people aren't saving enough to get them by in retirement. Be different and bump your retirement savings into high gear. read more »

8 Ways To Donate To The Sandy Hook Victims

If you would like to help the victims of the Sandy Hook shootings, there are many ways you can show support, even if money is tight. read more »

2013 Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Limits Announced By The IRS

The 2013 contribution limits for Health Savings Accounts went up over the previous year. The minimum deductibles and maximum out of pocket costs associated with a High Deductible Health Plan… read more »

The Dangers Of Co-Signing: Should A Mother Be Responsible For Her Deceased Son’s Private Student Loans?

Co-signing a loan can be a dangerous practice. If the other person stops paying, you are on the hook for the payment. But what if you co-sign for your child,… read more »

The Emotional Roller Coaster Of Building A New Home And Selling Your Old House At The Same Time

The process of finding a new place to call home, and selling your existing house at the same time can be extremely time consuming and emotionally draining, but potentially rewarding. read more »

Motif Investing $150 Bonus Offer Extended: New Low Fee Socially Responsible Investing Motif

Motif Investing is a great new low cost way for people to invest in groups of stocks, and there is now an account bonus for new users. read more »

Betterment Updates Their Site To Give Better Advice, Enhanced Reporting And Better Site Performance

This week Betterment announced site updates including improvements to site performance, personalized advice and more data to help in analyzing your account. read more »

Take Care Of Your Health Now To Grow And Preserve Your Wealth

Taking care of your health is important, not only for your quality of life, but because of how being unhealthy can rob you of future wealth. Consider the financial ways… read more »

How We Saved Almost $1000 On Our Homeowners And Auto Insurance Premiums

Homeowner’s insurance can get extremely expensive. Here’s how we were able to reduce our homeowner’s insurance premiums by almost $1000. read more »

Buying Homeowner’s Insurance: What To Look For And How To Keep Your Rates Low

Homeowner's insurance is an important piece of a financial plan, and is required by most mortgage companies. How do you ensure you are covered and that you get an affordable… read more »

Tips For Shopping On Black Friday: Where To Find The Best Deals And Making A Battle Plan

Here';s a list of important Black Friday shopping tips and things you can do to prepare for the hottest shopping weekend of the year. read more »

The (Rock Star) Benefits Of Buying A Duplex

Making your first home a duplex (or other small multifamily property) can be extremely advantageous for you and your financial future. Here’s why. read more »

Save1.com Review: Save Money Shopping Online, And Save Lives!

Save1.com is an online deals and shopping site, with a twist. Every time you use a coupon or take advantage of an offer on their site, they feed a hungry… read more »

Is It Really Possible To Become A Millionaire?

A lot of people want to become millionaires. But is it even possible? It is possible, but you need to have a plan and to be ready to stick to… read more »

Lending Club Returns Increase To 12.22%. Lending Club Exceeds $1 Billion In Loans!

My Lending Club returns increased to an all time high at 12.22%, while Lending Club has now issued over $1 billion in loans. read more »

FreedomPop Review: Free 4G Wireless Internet Access Can Help You Save On Your Cell Phone Bill

I've been using the FreedomPop free 4G wireless internet service only for a short time, but so far I've been impressed. Here's a complete review and how to sign up. read more »

If An Underwater Vehicle Is Repossessed, Will I Still Owe On That Vehicle?

If you're faced with a large debt on an underwater vehicle, what will happen if you just let it be repossessed? read more »

529 Plan Primer: What Are The Best 529 College Savings Plans Available?

There are a lot of 529 plans available these days. Which ones are the best? Which will give the lowest fees, best investment options and best management? read more »