Sources of Information:

 The Wall Street Journal

 

 

 USA TODAY

 

 

 Forbes Magazine


4 tips to save big money

 

1)   High Interest Savings Accounts

 

There is some money that you want zero risk with.  If you are not making AT LEAST 3.00% interest on your savings, you are losing money. For high-yield FDIC Insured savings with ease of maintenance and flexibility, I recommend:

 ING DIRECT

 HSBC Direct

 E*TRADE Bank

 

2)  Low Interest Credit Cards

 

Shop around for a credit card that fits your lifestyle.  Managing your money with the right credit card is one of the easiest ways to save big money.  With the number of offers available and the competition for your business, find the card with the right interest rate and rewards that benefit YOU.

 

 Compare Credit Cards

 

3)  Check Your Credit Report

 

Your credit score is the blueprint of your financial future.  The benefit of checking your report is not simply to know your score, but to learn the many options you have to improve your score.  Having access to all 3 major reporting agencies, I recommend:

 

Fico Scores/Reports

4)  Protect Your Identity

 

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing consumer crimes in the nation.  We spend years building and improving our credit and a victim of identity theft could see that destroyed in one day.  It is much easier to invest in preventing identity theft rather than reporting it.  I recommend the industry leader:

 

 LifeLock

 

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