Finances Stories

When To Ask For A Discount   by John Nardini
When it comes to haggling over the price of goods and services, many of us just don’t have the nerve to do it.

When to Hire a Tax Professional   by John Nardini
Believe it or not, there once was a time when preparing and filing your own tax return wasn’t that difficult.

Improving Your Credit   by Barb Webb
Your credit score has a significant impact on your financial life, influencing your mortgage and credit card interest rates, insurance rates and even employment opportunities.

Saving for College   by John Nardini
With college expenses increasing each year, many parents wonder how they can pay for their child’s education without incurring a mountain of debt.

How to Ask for a Raise   by John Nardini
Wonder why you didn’t get that raise you deserve? The reason may be as simple as the old saying “You have not because you ask not.”

Buying Your First Home   by Mary Dixon Lebeau
For many people, owning a home is part of the American Dream. But before you sign on the proverbial dotted line to purchase your first home, it’s important to be financially prepared and to understand how the process works.

Keys to a Great Retirement   by John Nardini
After years of working and doing what you have to do, retirement generally is the period of life when you do what you want—if you’ve planned for it financially.

Drive Smart, Save Gas.   by Amy Green
Your parents were right. Slow and steady is definitely the way to drive—not just for safety reasons—but to conserve fuel and save money.

Minting the Nation's Money   by Tracy Leinberger-Leonardi
In the mid-1600s, currency in America was scarce and colonists unsuccessfully petitioned King Charles I of England to create their own mint.

Bottom Line Financial Advice   by John Nardini
Americans are hit with so much financial advice that it’s impossible to understand and keep up with it all.

Vacation on a Budget   by Kathy Peel

Tax-Saving Tips for Families   by John Nardini

Ten Ways to Trim Your Budget   by John Nardini

Maintaining Good Credit   by John Nardini

Choosing a Financial Adviser   by John Nardini

Investing for Beginners   by John Nardini

Filing Taxes Electronically   by John Nardini

Six Common Tax Mistakes   by John Nardini

A Dozen Ways to Save $50   by John Nardini

Curbing Fuel Costs   by John Nardini