Author Archives: Brian O'Connor

Eating Out Doesn’t Have To Chew Up Your Budget 

By Brian O'Connor | January 3, 2019 - 2:00 pm |January 3, 2019 Uncategorized

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Don’t eat out just because you didn’t plan dinner. Continue reading →

You Can Save More in Your 401(k) Next Year – and Here’s How

By Brian O'Connor | December 28, 2018 - 4:00 pm |December 28, 2018 Uncategorized

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The IRS has made it so you can sock away another $500 next year. Continue reading →

Need Extra Cash for the Holidays? Dig Out Those Unused Gift Cards

By Brian O'Connor | December 20, 2018 - 2:00 pm |December 20, 2018 Uncategorized

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You can spend them, regift them, sell them or even convert some of them to cold, hard cash. Continue reading →

Don’t Let The Holidays Add To Your Debt

By Brian O'Connor | December 14, 2018 - 2:00 pm |December 14, 2018 Uncategorized

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You can trim the tree — and still cut your holiday spending.   Continue reading →

Don’t Let The Marriott Data Breach Put You In Heartbreak Hotel

By Brian O'Connor | December 6, 2018 - 4:00 pm |December 6, 2018 Uncategorized

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Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from the Marriott hack. Continue reading →

Check Withholding Now To Avoid A Big Tax Bill In April

By Brian O'Connor | November 22, 2018 - 2:00 pm |November 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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Even if you’ve been under-withholding all year, check now. You don’t want to be hit with penalties and interest. Continue reading →

Don’t Let a New-Home Shopping Spree Sink Your Mortgage

By Brian O'Connor | October 26, 2018 - 1:00 pm |October 26, 2018 Uncategorized

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Your mortgage lender will catch new charges when they pull a copy of your credit report before closing. Continue reading →

Flexible Spending Account: The Workplace Benefit You Need to Check Out This Year

By Brian O'Connor | October 25, 2018 - 4:00 pm |October 25, 2018 Uncategorized

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Save up to $2,700 on medical expenses during 2019, before taxes. Continue reading →

Flood-Damaged Cars Won’t Drive a Bargain

By Brian O'Connor | October 19, 2018 - 1:00 pm |October 19, 2018 Uncategorized

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Don’t get duped into buying a used car that was damaged by a recent hurricane. Continue reading →

How “Price Optimization” Is Driving up Your Auto Insurance Rates

By Brian O'Connor | October 17, 2018 - 1:00 pm |October 17, 2018 Uncategorized

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They analyze data to see who will or won’t shop around after they increase prices. Continue reading →