Best Practices Financial Q & A

Ever wonder about the best way to handle certain financial needs? Liz Weston for LA Times Business offers insight into these three situations: hospital bills, home ownership, and retirement savings. Read more for quick tips that can help you make the most of your money. For example, did you know that most hospitals offer financial assistance at low or no interest to patients who qualify?

Here’s why you shouldn’t put that huge hospital bill on a credit card

Just Who Are You Paying?

CreditCardLogos_000How many recurring charges are on your credit card at the moment? You may be surprised.  A new service, Trim, will scan your bills, produce a list of these payments and cancel ones you wish to no longer utilize.  This is a free service from Trim as they attempt to build a client base for their personal finance assistance business.  Even if you choose not to employee Trim, taking a look at their ranked, most common charges list can be helpful and may inspire you to take the initiative to keep more money in your own pocket.

Cutting Off Those Recurring Charges You Forgot About