Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:41 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:41:00 GMT
The recession hasn't spared any age group, but it's been especially hard on seniors. More and more Americans 62 and older are turning to reverse mortgages to supplement their cash. But is it right for you?
The recession hasn't spared any age group, but it's been especially hard on seniors. More and more Americans 62 and older are turning to reverse mortgages to supplement their cash. But is it right for you?
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:04 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:04:58 GMT
The amount of money many of us pay in taxes in a given year is often times larger than any purchase we'd make. Where does that really money go? Well, there is a way to find out.
The amount of money many of us pay in taxes in a given year is often times larger than any purchase we'd make. Where does that really money go? Well, there is a way to find out.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:56:00 GMT
It's pretty normal these days when you're apartment hunting to be asked to pay an application fee. Those fees can be pretty steep, and can be at least $50 for every application.
It's pretty normal these days when you're apartment hunting to be asked to pay an application fee. Those fees can be pretty steep, and can be at least $50 for every application.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:01:02 GMT
Do you recall that New Year budget resolution you made? Do you even remember what it was? Did you even make one? Fox Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says fear not, there is still time to reset your resolution.
Do you recall that New Year budget resolution you made? Do you even remember what it was? Did you even make one? Fox Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says fear not, there is still time to reset your resolution or even set up a budget.
Is fitness your goal for the New Year? There's an app for that!
There are many gadgets out there which can help you track your daily progress and count calories you burn while working out at the gym.
The Fit Bit tracker is one of those. It can sync with a scale to your smart phone and computer to help give you see if you have met your goals.
Jawbone makes a wrist band called the Jawbone Up. It is essentially the same thing as the Fit Bit with a different interface.
These tracking devices are about to become so sophisticated this year that a wrist band will soon be able identify the exercise you are doing, count the reps and track your workouts.
Fitness expert Lane Montgomery of Go Performance Fitness in Peachtree City, likes the idea of apps and gadgets, but says if your fitness gadget or app links to social media like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you stand a better chance of meeting your fitness goals.
Gyms are full of tech gadgets these days. The treadmills at Go Performance have built-in Android tablets and HD televisions.
The treadmill links to Google Maps, so you can plot your route and the treadmill reads the elevation changes. The tablet then shows you a street view and you can run courses all over the world.
There are also gadgets that will track your sleep each night, there a blood pressure cuffs that will sync to your smartphone.
