![The Diversification Battle – [ETF vs Mutual Fund]](https://www.savingfreak.com/wp-content/uploads/etfs-vs-mutual-funds-150x225.jpg)
Diversifying your investment portfolio is an important step in making sure you never lose too much in a market down turn and that is why comparing ETFs vs mutual funds will make it much easier for you to implement a diversification strategy. Mutual funds and ETFs are very similar investment types. Their similarities make it […]
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Save Money on All Your Online Shopping – TopCashback Review
TopCashback started out in 2005 as a cash back rebate site that only serviced the U.K, but expanded to the United States in 2011. While the American cash back rebate space was already crowded, TopCashback has taken on the more established websites, like Ebates, and become a real competitor for helping people save money on […]
25 Ways to Save Money on Air Conditioning Costs
It is now May and we are really starting to heat up in South Carolina. By the end of the month we should be steadily in the 90 degree temps every day. While this is a welcome change for my kids who are already dreaming of the neighborhood pool, my Electric bill is starting to […]
How to Fix Your Credit Score – And Not Go Crazy in the Process
Our credit scores have become mythical creatures that determine how people measure their financial success and self-worth. In truth, a credit score is just a measure of how good you might be at paying back debt, based off of past behavior. It has many implications and uses in today’s world, and can be used to […]
Best Things to Buy in May Sales… and what not to buy
May is here, the flowers are blooming, my allergies are killing me, and I have already had to mow the lawn three times. While the appearance of pollen doesn’t make me happy about this time of year, the sales make up for it… a little bit. May brings us Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. That […]
Shopmium App Review – Is it Legit or a Scam?
Very few things get me more excited than getting paid for something that I have to do anyway. And That’s why Shopmium has me excited about my future grocery store purchases. For most families, groceries are one of the largest parts of your budget. Sure, you could spend hours clipping out coupons, or you can […]
13 Easy Ways to Invest $10,000
You came into a lump sum of money and would like to invest $10,000. The good news is at that level there are a lot of different options when you have that amount to invest. The bad news is there are a lot of different options when you have that much to invest. What will […]
13 Best Things to Buy in April and What Not to Buy
April is here and it has already rained several days in my area. We can avoid feeling glum from the rain by taking advantage of the great deals that can be found in the April sales flyers. What to Buy in April Sales As with every month retailers put items on sale, but you may […]
How to Get Out of Debt
Debt sucks! There is no gentler way to put it. When the power of compound interest is working against you it can feel like you are barely keeping your head above the water, or worse drowning. If you are a finally at a place where you have had enough, this guide will help you put […]
Retirement Tips for All Ages
Whether you are just entering the work force and retirement feels like a lifetime away, are a few years from retirement age, or are entering retirement soon, we all need to be actively planning for retirement. This means not only do we need to be actively involved in our retirement planning, but we also need […]
