Join the 2008
Financial Fitness Challenge
and become eligible for a
$50 Visa gift card.
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"Each time you use a credit card for a purchase, write a check to the credit card company and put it in an envelope and deduct the amount from your checking account. When your statement arrives, you'll be able to pay it in full with checks written throughout the month."
—Karen Gibbs, Member,
FAA First Credit Union
Canyon Lake, Calif.
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Avoid Conversion Confusion With Roth IRAs
We'll explain the 2008 tax rule change regarding conversions of a 401(k) or other employer retirement plan to a Roth IRA.
What to Know Before Bundling TV, Phone, and Internet Services
If you're thinking of bundling your telecommunications services—TV, phone, and Internet—from a single provider, read this article. Bundling isn't right for everyone.
Tough Times Series: What to Do When Your ARM Is Due
If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) and your rate adjustment is looming, it's time to devise a plan.
Putting Credit On Ice Carries Costs, Benefits
Freezing your credit can help protect your reputation as a credit-worthy consumer, but it's likely to cost you both time and money.
Tough Times Series: Gouged by Groceries
Rising food prices are taking a bite out of American budgets, but savvy shoppers can snap back with a few painless money-saving strategies.
August Challenge—Zap Home Electricity Expenses
Renewed commitment to eco-friendly habits, as well as rising fuel bills, makes this a good time to pay more attention to home electricity use.
Tough Times Series: Gas, Groceries on Credit a Slippery Slope
Many Americans are resorting to credit cards to make ends meet.
The national economy continues to struggle, as do many individual consumers. This month, Snap Survey asks about your savings efforts and cash flow.
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