Ken & Daria's Your Money Matters

Ken and Daria's Your Money Matters Weekender

As if you needed another reason to worry about the current banking mess, the FDIC gave us two this week. (How nice of them!) First came word that more banks are at risk of failure now than at anytime in the last five years, with nearly 120 on the “in trouble” list. As a result, the FDIC may now need to borrow from the Treasury Department to reimburse customers. Here’s what you need to know to protect your money.

1.	Save Green by Going Green!
2.	How to Cancel Your Credit Card
3.	8 Smart Money Making Moves
4.	What to Do When Disaster Strikes
5.	401(k) Mistakes You Should Avoid

Start Off Your Financial Life on the Right Foot

More and more workers in their 20s and 30s are paying off debt by dipping into their retirement accounts. Even worse, a large number of them are cashing out their 401(k) when switching jobs, further depleting their funds. This has to stop, Generation Y! We know that getting on a solid money track can be overwhelming, so we’re going to show you 4 simple steps that will put your finances exactly there! Watch this video to ensure big rewards both now and in the future.

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Is Saving for College Draining Your Retirement? Don’t put yourselves in the poorhouse in order to invest for your children’s education. They can get loans for college, but you can’t get loans to finance your retirement. Older parents are especially vulnerable to this syndrome. You’re not being selfish taking care of your retirement at the same time, just smart. Both you and your children will be glad you did. For more, check out Saving ForCollege.com.

Dolans Smart Money Move We saw a TV commercial last night offering 0% financing to new car buyers. Don’t be naïve and not negotiate the price that you’ll pay for the car thinking that the dealer is so wonderful for offering a lower interest rate than you could get at a bank. It’s the manufacturer offering the rebate, not the dealership. Negotiate hard…even if you’re getting a sweet financing deal!

Do you have what it takes to go into battle with a car dealer and get the best deal? Learn the top 5 dealer tricks to avoid.

Could Gustav Raise Gas Prices?

The long reprieve from high gas prices could come to an end this holiday weekend as Tropical Storm Gustav threatens to hit the oil-rich Gulf Coast hard and vacationers try to squeeze one last trip out of summer. Stay as fuel-efficient as possible with our top tips that can save you up to 20 cents per gallon!

Seven Steps to a Secure Job

Many workers across America are losing confidence in the struggling job market, according to a recent survey. No big surprise here! With unemployment at the highest level in four years, we want to make sure you’re prepared for a layoff whether your job is in jeopardy or not. Here’s our 7-step plan to put you at your professional best.

How to Find Reliable Health Insurance

The number of uninsured Americans dropped in 2007, but there are still more than 45 million living without health insurance. Now comes word that health care costs are expected are expected to increase 10% in the next year. Here’s how to cover those high prices while getting the proper coverage.

What Is Your Risk Tolerance?

Knowing how much risk you can handle is an important key to successful investing—and it’s different for everyone. With our current economy, you may be looking to lower the risk potential to protect your money. Our risk calculator and questionnaire will keep you from getting in over your head.