Lifestyle & Trends - Money & Finance

It might be time to re-evaluate your car insurance coverage

Paying too much? Just bought a new car? Had the same insurance forever? These are just a few reasons you may want to consider re-evaluating what type of insurance coverage you have on your automobile.

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Smart household savings start in the laundry room

For many families, household budgets are still tight in the wake of the recession. But whether times are tough or not, it makes sense to save money wherever you can. There are plenty of small ways to start cutting costs. One of the best places in your home to start saving is the laundry room.

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Savvy investors lead 21st century gold rush

The term "don't put your eggs all in one basket" makes perfect sense when talking about financial investments, and after the recent stock market plummet, many families are realizing why they need financial portfolio diversification.

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Looking to make your home more livable and still save money? Rely on natural light

You can use natural light to enhance your home's livability, not to mention your mood. Bringing ample natural light into your house can also help trim utility bills by reducing your dependence on electricity to power artificial lighting, and gas or oil to heat your home.

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Six tips for buying life insurance

Buying life insurance for the first time can be a daunting task for anyone. Luckily, there are several time and money saving tips that a person can utilize while buying life insurance.

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Women's finances: Embrace the power of the purse

Every woman should have a healthy relationship with money, but the reality is that many women still heavily rely on men to handle their finances. Now is the time for women to break out of the traditional role and take action to gain financial independence.

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Back-to-school shopping: Save money, earn rewards and go a little 'green'

This back-to-school season promises to be costlier than ever for many American families. Not only will they spend more for personal supplies for their children, families are also being asked to help school districts battle budget shortfalls by supplying basics like toilet paper and trash bags.

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Tips to help reduce debt

When you have debt, eventually it starts affecting your life. If you're unable to pay bills, creditors start calling, you're unable to sign up for credit cards or apply for loans because your credit score has dropped - it's time to re-evaluate your finances and see what options are available to you.

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Effortless ways to conserve water in the home

The summer months are right around the corner, and water conservation will undoubtedly be brought to the forefront for those who are impacted by seasonal droughts and water usage restrictions in their towns. It seems to be abundant, but water is a relatively scarce resource. Less than 1 percent of the world's fresh water is readily accessible for direct human use. Here are a few tips that you can follow to reduce your water consumption in the bath.

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Disability insurance can save your (financial) life

Most people do not think twice about insuring their car or their home, but many overlook protecting an asset that is arguably many times more valuable: their paycheck. If you're injured in an accident or faced with a debilitating illness, not only will you have medical bills, but you also could lose your ability to earn an income. That's why it's important to protect your paycheck with disability insurance.

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