Tag Archives: Buying

Will I Get Any Net Savings From Buying A Hybrid Car?

By Increase Savings | Published: November 23, 2009

Take into account: the extra premium I will be paying upfront. If so, suggest a hyrbid. Also, what’s the payback period, if any.

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How Much Money Should I Have In Savings Before I Consider Buying A Home?

By Increase Savings | Published: September 17, 2009

I’m a college senior and I’ll be graduating next year. If I make the optimistic assumption that I will be making 55-60k, how long should I rent before I think about buying a home or condo?

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How Can I Calculate The Savings (tax Break) From Buying Real Estate?

By Increase Savings | Published: May 23, 2009

I am told that the interest payments plus the real estate taxes are itemized on Schedule A and deducted from my income. Are there any calculation tables or programs out there which can figure out my tax bracket and savings? I would like to figure out how much mortgage and taxes I can afford and [...]

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  • Thinking of investing your savings?


    While increasing your savings is good, multiplying your money through smart investments feels great - there are lots of opportunities out there and you can be successful if you're arming yourself with the right information.

    Where to start?

    If you're going to try your luck on the stock market or trading options, first start by learning the basics and delay as much as possible buying real positions. One way of getting hands-on experience with the markets is through online trading - either forex or binary options are good learning grounds and most online brokers offer trial accounts free of charge (if you're wondering what are binary options, 24option.com has very good resources on it, besides offering a free practice account and a wealth of information about binary trading in general). Final warning for the very eager: binary options are exotic financial instruments; real trading involves substantial risk of monetary loss.