Category Archives: Personal Finances

Thank afca for November Travel Savings

Travel In Good Spirit Well afca members, it’s the holiday season again, which means you probably have lots of travel, trips, and vacations coming your way. We want to make sure you get everywhere you need to be so that … Continue reading

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Saving and Investing – Tools and Tips to Make it Easier

Having a strong savings plan and the right investment program can mean the difference between handing out shopping carts at Wal-mart when you’re 70 or enjoying the sunset over the ocean from your Florida retirement cottage. Here are great resources … Continue reading

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Should you Refinance Your Home?

Should you consider refinancing your home. Consider these factors when considering a new mortgage for your home. Continue reading

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Seniors Save – Big Discounts Available Starting at 50+

Enjoy huge senior savings at hundreds of outlets. Here’s a list that will save you money every day. Continue reading

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Just Starting Out? How to Be a Millionaire When You Retire

The Wall Street Journal ran an article last spring about the benefit of starting to save earlier, rather than later. The article was aptly titled, College Graduates, You Need to Start Saving Now and is worth a quick read. http://on.wsj.com/HVGCxt. … Continue reading

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Think Local to Save Big On Rental Cars When Traveling

My wife is taking a trip to Fredericton, NB and needed to rent a car for the week she’ll be there. We looked at Kayak, Priceline, Orbitz and other travel booking sites. The best price we could find for a … Continue reading

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Would You Like to Make an Extra $1000? Audit Your Insurance

Would you like an extra $700-$1000 a year? Yeah, that’s what I thought. An extra thousand bucks might be a vacation, that new HDTV or computer or a nice addition to your savings account. How do you claim your $1000? … Continue reading

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The Best Time to Buy; A Calendar of Deals

Major purchases often leave us with a major case of buyer’s remorse; that nagging feeling that we could’ve had a better deal. Author Mark Di Vincenzo has written the popular best-time-to-buy book, “Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon“. … Continue reading

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Personal Finances the Smart (Phone) Way

75% of us now use Smart Phones – Android, Windows, Blackberry or iPhones – with wireless and broadband connections to manage our daily routines. Why not make managing your personal finances one of the tasks you manage all the time, … Continue reading

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