Helpful Resources and Links
I'm often asked about resources that I find helpful for different topics, so my goal in this section is simply to provide a categorized set of links to sites that I have used myself and can honestly recommend as useful references - to be clear, I do not get paid to promote any of these sites and this section represents my personal opinions only. Banking Bankrate - check financial soundness ratings for your banks and credit unions DepositAccounts.com - an unbiased (not for hire) bank account comparison site offering excellent resources and insights Insurance A.M. Best - check insurance company ratings and news Personal Finance AnnualCreditReport- central service where you can get your annual free credit report from Experian, Equifax, and Transunion with no strings attached Mint - while I'm a die-hard Quicken fan, this is the best free online tool for managing their personal finances Real Estate Trulia - great all-round site for real estate searches, information, and advice Zillow - get estimated appraisals of real estate by address and other useful information Redfin - if it's in your area, you could use redfin to save on real estate commissions AreaVibes - Insights about most livable places in America Deals slickdeals - cheapskates like me enjoy this site for deals/coupons on just about everything Other Blogs & Websites Patrick.net - site with excellent links related to real estate market outlook Wisebread - good site with practical advice on budget living Christianpf - good personal finance site from a Christian perspective Kanjoh - site with personal finance videos from the publishers of PraxisTemplates |
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