Your Money Minute By Financial Finesse

In this month's show: Diane and Nancy share some creative ways you can incorporate saving money in your daily life. For links to resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/2010/04/ymm7-managing-cash-flow-september-1-2008/

In this month's show: We discuss three common myths regarding your credit score and provide two valuable tips on how to improve it. For links to resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/2010/04/ymm6-credit-myths-de-bunked-august-1-2008/

In this month's show: The great debate. Greg's reasons for choosing to start saving in his 401(k): * Start early and take advantage of compounded interest. * Easy to save using payroll deduction. * Your employer may match your contributions. * It is portable - take it with you to your next job! Nancy's reasons for choosing to buy a home: * If you are going to stay put for a long time, say 5 - 10 years, you build equity. * You fix your future housing costs. *Instead of paying rent, your mortgage payment builds your financial future! For links to resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/2010/04/ymm5-long-term-savings-debate-buy-a-home-or-save-for-retirement-july-1-2008/

In this episode, our financial planners discuss who needs a will (we think everyone) and things to consider when thinking about your beneficiaries. For links to resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/2010/04/ymm4-do-i-really-need-a-will-june-1-2008/

In this episode we have Linda Robertson back to tell us about a car buying experience she’s had. We discuss if it makes sense to buy used instead of new; what are the pros and cons? For links to resources visit: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/2010/04/ymm3-what-you-should-know-before-buying-a-new-or-used-car-may-1-2008/

In this episode we looked at a plan for paying off your credit card debts by finding some extra money to pay more than the minimum monthly payment to your credit card with the highest interest rate. As each card is paid-off, take those payments and add it to the payment for the card with the next highest interest rate. Go to the web site for links to the resources: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/2010/04/ymm2-the-most-effective-way-to-reduce-your-debt-april-1-2008/

In our inaugural episode financial planner Bruce Young shares an experience he had with identity theft and some tips on how to prevent it from happening to you. Show notes at: http://www.getfinancialfinesse.org/2010/04/ymm1-tips-to-keep-identity-thieves-at-bay-march-1-2008/