May 2011

IRA Maximum Contribution Limits – Roth and Traditional

by Glen Craig

An IRA can be a great tool to help you save for retirement and the traditional and Roth both have interesting tax advantages. But the amount you can contribute every year is limited.  The Federal government imposes limits as to how much money can be contributed to both the Roth IRA and the traditional IRA [...]

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What First Time Home Buyers Need to Know About Their Credit Card Balances

by Glen Craig

Many people who feel they are prepared to enter the real estate market by purchasing their first home have experienced a roadblock to good mortgage rates – their credit cards. Credit cards can play a positive, but also a negative role in the process of purchasing a home. There is not a doubt that having [...]

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Credit Cards for Excellent Credit

by Glen Craig

Having excellent credit (usually 750 or higher) is good for more than mortgage and car loan rates.  An excellent credit score can also yield you a credit card that offers better benefits such as longer balance transfer periods, low introductory APR interest rates, cash back bonuses, better rewards, and better general benefits. Below I’m going [...]

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How to Figure Out How Much Life Insurance You Need

by Miranda

One of the biggest questions many have when it comes to financial planning has to do with how much life insurance they need. There are some rules of thumb, such as getting seven times or 10 times your yearly salary in coverage, but, really, how much life insurance you need comes down to your personal [...]

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A Royal Wedding and Links

by Kevin Mulligan

Prince William and Kate got married over in the British Empire. They are now known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.  It was rumored so many people might tune in and tweet about the wedding that major websites and services like Twitter might crash.  Thankfully the wedding started at 3am Eastern time, well enough [...]

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