Prepare Before You Shop to Get the Best Car Deal
If getting a good deal is important to you, it's critical to prepare for all aspects of a vehicle purchase before you begin to shop. Otherwise you're likely to pay too much. Answer these questions and use the links to get the best deal >>>
Gift Cards Make the Perfect Graduation Gift
 Stuck on what to get that teenager you see only twice a year for graduation? A gift card is an easy way to make sure grads get exactly what they want. Still, gift card givers and recipients should ask themselves five important questions >>>
Check-Out Line Dilemma: Debit or Credit?
When you use a debit card, some features are the same whether you pick credit or debit. Both are withdrawn from your checking account, contain fraud protections, and can be tracked using online banking or your monthly statement. But there are important differences. Read on to learn why merchants might push debit transactions and the impact it has on you>>>
Name Your Stuff
 Home & Family Finance® Resource Center’s Financial Fitness Challenge reminds you to inventory your personal property so you’re prepared in case of a natural disaster. It also encourages significant others to discuss shared financial goals. It’s easy to put both of these tasks off until things “slow down.” But they usually don’t, so set aside some time now and put yourself to the Challenge >>>
See What's New for Youth
 Jesse Bossingham, age 13, has participated in 4-H rocketry for several years. The middle school student says, “I wanted to come up with a unique design that would both fly and impress.” After considering several shapes, including a pencil and a flying saucer, Jesse settled on the perfect design. Find out what common items Jesse used to make this rocket >>>
Lighten Your Wallet to Protect Your Identity
 While phishing and spoofing e-mails get most of the press, the most common source of identity theft is lost or stolen wallets, checkbooks, or credit cards. Your best protection is to carry only what you absolutely need. For more advice on protecting your identity, spend a few minutes with our Anytime Adviser Identity Theft Coach >>>
FAFSA...the Whatsa?
 Learn how to pay for school (and that FAFSA is the application for financial aid) in Guides to Independence Course 404. It features three college students who share advice and information on scholarships, loans, and picking the right school for you. Start the guide >>>
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Question
How many Americans think their financial prospects will improve in 2007?
A) 29%
B) 50%
C) 67%
D) 78%
Answer:
Most Americans are moderately upbeat about their family's financial prospects, with 57% expecting some improvement in their financial situations and another 10% expecting a lot of improvement, according to a survey from the Pew Research Center. (Answer C is correct.)
These findings are in line with past Pew surveys, showing that most consumers expect to see at least some improvement in their financial situations in 2007. Click here to read the report. |
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