Frugal Joe

As a first-time homebuyer, you can usually benefit from government assistance programs. The types of assistance available to first-time homeowners range from low-interest or no-interest loans to down payment grants (i.e. free money) as well as tax credits and rebates.

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If you are an investor, then the Wall Street Journal is the newspaper to have. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most expensive newspapers to have. Don't despair. You can access the Wall Street Journal free of charge.

There's a good chance the government has taken possession of some of your property without your knowledge. The process is called escheat and it happens more often than you think.

High-yield checking accounts let you earn interest on your money while giving you the flexibility of a traditional checking account.

If you're looking for a high-yield savings account, you generally have two options: online bank accounts or small banks and credit unions.