Posts for Own The Dollar


Right Now Is The Time To Plan For Your Retirement

From Own The Dollar
July 11, 2011 at 9:00 am
Retirement is never too far away to begin planning for it. Planning for retirement sooner rather than later will certainly put you at an advantage. If you want financial security ... (more)

You May Need Flood Insurance Even If You Do Not Live Near Water

From Own The Dollar
June 8, 2011 at 7:25 am
Even though you do not live near water, there is a great possiblity that you will still need flood insurance in order to protect your home and your assets inside the home from ... (more)

Do You Give Your Savings Account A Nickname?

From Own The Dollar
April 29, 2011 at 8:00 am
Do you give your online savings account a nickname? Well, you should! Giving your account a name is a surefire way to help you reach your savings goal. At first, this sounds too ... (more)

How To Drop Your Private Mortgage Insurance

From Own The Dollar
April 27, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Do you hate paying private mortgage insurance every month? You might be paying it even when you don’t have to. If you bought your house with a down payment of less than 20% ... (more)

Track Your Net Worth To Stay On Track Financially

From Own The Dollar
March 9, 2011 at 9:00 am
?Almost half of all Americans do not know what their net worth is. They have not bothered calculating it, do not see the benefit of it, and many do not even know how to make the ... (more)

How Your Credit Card Can Save You When You Least Expect It

From Own The Dollar
March 8, 2011 at 7:03 am
This is a guest post from Ally who works and writes for homeloanfinder.com.au, a free home loan service in Australia.With all the negative press that credit cards have been getting, ... (more)

Use A Self-Directed IRA To Take Control Of Your Investments

From Own The Dollar
March 7, 2011 at 9:00 am
Many investors do not realize that they can have complete control over the investments in their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA). Through a self-directed IRA, investors can ... (more)

The 5th Edition Of The Carnival Of Credit Score And Debt

From Own The Dollar
February 28, 2011 at 9:00 am
Welcome to the 5th Edition of the Carnival Of Credit Score And Debt which is a blog carnival that focuses solely on debt, credit scores, credit reports, and other credit topics.Editor’s ... (more)

What Foursquare Has Taught Me About My Budget

From Own The Dollar
February 26, 2011 at 9:39 am
I have a confession to make. I love checking in to venues through Foursquare. I love earning badges and trying to become the mayor of places around town. I want to earn more badges ... (more)

Three Reasons You Should Not Watch Financial Television Shows

From Own The Dollar
February 21, 2011 at 9:00 am
Let me state right up front that I have nothing against CNBC, Bloomberg, or any other financial television shows or stations. They provide a great service to a segment of the TV ... (more)

How A Health Savings Account Can Help You Save Money

From Own The Dollar
February 19, 2011 at 9:00 am
This is a guest post by Miranda Marquit who is a personal finance writer that contributes to several personal finance blogs and websites. One of the strategies you can use to save ... (more)

Book Review And Giveaway – The Power Of Passive Investing By Rick Ferri

From Own The Dollar
February 15, 2011 at 1:54 pm
We all like to think that we can beat the stock market. Investors like to think that the mutual fund managers we hire when we invest in a mutual fund can pick winning stocks. No ... (more)

The Anatomy Of What A Speeding Ticket Really Costs You

From Own The Dollar
February 14, 2011 at 11:55 am
Most people tell you that getting caught speeding and receiving a speeding ticket will have a negative impact on your driving report. It could possibly raise your insurance rates ... (more)

Three Things Investors Can Learn From The TV Show Gold Rush Alaska

From Own The Dollar
February 11, 2011 at 9:00 am
There is a new television show on the Discovery Channel called Gold Rush Alaska that is just fascinating to watch. A group of six men who have been down on their luck try their ... (more)

Save $50 A Day – Top Ten Tips From Kiplinger’s Magazine

From Own The Dollar
February 9, 2011 at 8:00 am
Every year, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine publishes tips on how to save $50 per day. This month’s magazine offers over fifty tips from several different categories. ... (more)

Charge Cards: The Benefits of Credit Cards But Without The Debt

From Own The Dollar
February 7, 2011 at 9:00 am
This is a guest post by Michael from Credit Card Forum.In Hank’s popular post “83 Money Moves To Make Before You Are 30” the first thing listed is to stop using credit cards. ... (more)

You Are Required To Report To IRS Gold Profits

From Own The Dollar
February 4, 2011 at 9:00 am
Like other profits from financial transactions and investments, you are required to report your profits from buying and selling precious metals such as gold and silver to the Internal ... (more)

Review Of GiveAShare.com’s “I’m A Shareholder Kit” For Kids

From Own The Dollar
February 3, 2011 at 9:00 am
I have two young boys and have had a nightmare of a time trying to explain to them how I earn a living, how I make money buying and selling shares of stock, and why anyone on Earth ... (more)

Full Review Of The New USAA iPad App For Mobile Finances

From Own The Dollar
February 1, 2011 at 3:43 pm
USAA recently unveiled the financial service firm’s new banking and finance iPad app that was built specifically for Apple tablet. Initial reactions from USAA customers have ... (more)

Carnival of Credit Score and Debt – First Edition

From Own The Dollar
January 31, 2011 at 9:00 am
Welcome to the very first edition of the Carnival of Credit Score and Debt which was created by the folks over at the Credit Score Blog. I appreciate them letting me host the first ... (more)

10 Easy Ways to Get a Discount on Your Homeowners Insurance Policy Rates

From Own The Dollar
January 30, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Homeowners insurance premiums can vary depending on who you are, where you live, where you purchased your policy, and how much coverage you have. The number of discounts you get ... (more)

New USAA iPad App Is Unveiled Today

From Own The Dollar
January 28, 2011 at 9:11 am
Today, USAA, the financial services company that services primarily members of the military, their family members, and veterans, is unveiling its new banking and finance app specifically ... (more)

What Is Scripophily? The Collection Of Stock Certificates

From Own The Dollar
January 26, 2011 at 9:00 am
Most people who have ever seen a physical stock certificate can hardly deny its beauty. Many are a work of art with scenes of Greek gods sitting on thrones, muscle bound guys holding ... (more)

How to Get Interest Working for You Instead Of Others

From Own The Dollar
January 24, 2011 at 9:00 am
This is a guest post by Miranda Marquit. If you are interested in possibly guest posting on Own The Dollar, check out the site’s guest posting guidelines.Many of us bemoan ... (more)

Ten Purchases Indicating A Mid-Life Crisis and How To Cope

From Own The Dollar
January 23, 2011 at 9:00 am
Via: Credit Score Blog Related posts:It Is Not a Credit Crisis If You Have a Down Payment and Good Credit Score I am here to report that there is NOT a...Top 10 Purchases You ... (more)