Tips and how-tos

While many 529 college savings plan investors know all too well that their investments can decline in value, 529 prepaid tuition plan holders may not be aware that their plans may be in trouble, too.

Do you know you can seal your credit by "freezing" it? If you lost your critical financial information or worried about being a ID theft victim, this temporary measurement can give you a peace of mind. It does cost some money to freeze and unfreeze it, but for most of the people the cost is unsubstantial.
The article is from my consumer advocate hero, Clark Howard.

Inheriting a home versus receiving it as a gift.

You can trim your food bill by learning these tips. Good read.

Whether you like "Rich Dad Poor Dad" or not, this is worth to read. Even more on the comments.

You should always hire an inspector before buying a home. The inspector you hire should work for you and not your real estate agent (to help close the deal). Do some homework and hire a certified inspector who has Errors Inspectors Insurance. Go to ashi.com for some referrals.

According to this article, being frugal can make you happy.

This is a quite useful guide on how to refinance. It explains some important points that one should consider before refinancing. Refinancing doesn't always lead to saving money so one should research before acting.

Always a good resource from RepoffReport.com for protecting your identity, avoiding scams and some other tips.

A good read on HELOCS from The Mortgage Professor Jack M. Guttentag.

Baking soda is so useful in many ways.

Reuse and save.

I like the comments better than the original article.

Here are some overlooked homeownership costs. Owning a piece of property is a type of investment, however these hidden costs have to be considered.

Buying a home is one of the most important personal and financial decisions you'll ever make. This step-by-step guide will help you find and buy your first home.