The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers many financial benefits to military veterans. One of the more significant benefits is a VA mortgage loan. How does a VA loan work? And how is it different from a conventional mortgage? At its base level, a VA loan allows veterans and their families to purchase a home at a lower interest rate...
Are you craving the open road? Recreational vehicles, which come in many shapes and sizes, are a popular choice to hit the road. Depending on your tastes and budget, the options range from practical yet stylish to truly luxury-class accommodations. But buying an RV is a big decision—if your largest assets are the house and car, this purchase lan...
You've probably heard the horror stories. A 7-year-old in the United States spent $6,000 buying virtual dinosaurs , an 8-year-old in the United Kingdom spent £1,000 on virtual doughnuts , and a 15-year-old in Belgium spent €37,000 buying virtual money . Many games, especially mobile games, are referred to as free-to-play . This can be...
April is smack dab in the middle of a season without a major shopping holiday. But that doesn’t mean you can’t score some great deals. Besides, if you have a tax refund coming, you can feel good grabbing something you didn’t know you needed, at a bargain price. What to Buy Mother’s Day gifts. It’s never too early to think about making Mom happ...
Whew, another season of heavy spending is in the books. If you aren’t planning a no-spend month and you have a little room left in your budget to splurge, January is a prime time to pick up a sweet bargain or two on items that may have been on your wish list. Christmas decorations, TVs, fitness gear, and video games are among the products that g...