If you failed to get an item you were looking for this past Christmas, you may want to consider looking to eBay.com during the next 4 weeks. Beyond January, not so much. Continue reading →

Over the weekend I had a job to do in my basement. I had a large water pipe break and if not for my water sensor alarms I might have had considerable damage to tools and boxes of items I keep down there, let alone the damage I might have had to my furnace, electrical lines, and basement walls.

I have to admit that I probably wouldn’t have purchased the sensors except that I had an existing problem when I purchased my home. Continue reading →

It’s Black Friday and some of you may have black eyes and broken bones upon your return from the stores. I rarely take advantage of Black Friday anymore, because my children are grown and I don’t spend a lot of money during the Christmas season. I also think that people who camp out in front of a store, or fist fight over a flat screen TV that won’t be such a great buy in a few months, are simply nuts. Continue reading →

Thinking about buying a new car? Fall and winter months offer the best deals. Personally, I won’t invest in a new vehicle. In my opinion anything that you buy and loses 20% of its value after a year isn’t worth the investment. Continue reading →

When it comes to buying a new home, it’s a given that you’ll shop around to get the very best home for your money. But have you done the same legwork for your home loan? Whether you’re a renter in West Easton looking to own, helping a child to obtain a home loan, or simply considering investing in property while interest rates are low, you should be aware of the types of loans available, including the benefits and the pitfalls of these loans. Continue reading →

If your credit rating is poor you are likely feeling trapped on a road toward endless debt. Your credit cards are close to, or may have reached their limit. Your percentage rate on those cards is likely the highest allowed by law and you are paying the minimum each month on those cards. You are trying everything to stay afloat, but your ship is steadily sinking further, as it takes on even more debt. Continue reading →