by Jackie Beck

Do you know the difference between savings and investments? Of course, you invest money into the stock market or other things, and you deposit money into a savings account.

But there is in important difference beyond the terminology and where you put your money. Knowing and understanding what that is can have a huge impact on your money. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Do you wish you were better at socking away money for a rainy day? (Or for whatever else strikes your fancy?) With these 7 savings super powers, you can be.
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by Jackie Beck

Your transmission goes out. (Or your air conditioning, dishwasher, or some other expensive item that you’d really rather not do without.)

What do you do?

*plays the Jeopardy song while you think about it*
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by Jackie Beck

Savings accounts are a great place to park your emergency fund, but they’re not just for rainy days. They can be used to help you actively plan and prepare for the future too. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Have you been trying to save money for years without success? Maybe something always seems to come up, and you never quite manage it on a regular basis. If so, it’s time to quit trying to save money. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

The ability to create “sub-accounts” in ING is one reason so many people continue to use ING Direct for their online savings accounts. It’s nice to be able to label your accounts, because it makes it easier to save for specific goals.

However, it can be hard to figure out exactly how to Read the rest of this entry »