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Archive for July, 2009

Using Morningstar’s Mutual Fund Comparison Tool to Compare Funds

Morningstar is great, and it is one of my favorite investing research sites out there. They have a ton of tools available for researching stocks, mutual funds, and now options. While some of these tools do require a premium membership, there are plenty of great tools that are free and available to everyone. You may [...]

Your Home is Not an Investment – Don’t Treat It Like One

Your Home May Be Your Greatest Asset, But It Still Isn’t An Investment
We’ve been taught over the years that the American Dream is owning a home. Not only that, but your home is your greatest asset and can be used to build wealth. Well, that way of thinking has made a lot of people poor. [...]

Deducting Vehicle Registration Fees If You Itemize Your Tax Deductions

Not long ago I wrote about how your car is making you poor. It’s true, and your vehicle expenses can eat up a lot of your budget. One expense people rarely consider is the annual vehicle registration. This can vary greatly from state to state, but if you have a vehicle, then you’re probably aware [...]

Poll: How Are You Saving For Your Child’s Education?

If you have, or plan on having kids, how are you preparing for their education? College tuition continues to rise faster than the rate of inflation so parents need to plan ahead more than ever. How are you preparing to pay for their college education? Are you saving any money to help them out or [...]