The Sun's Financial Diary

Do you plan to file your 2010 income taxes electronically or still prefer to do it the old fashion way? I never used E-file, not since when I knew there’s such an option to file my tax returns. The reason for me to avoid e-filing my taxes is very simple: I didn’t have a refund [...]

The Zions Bank’s online banking division may be new, but the bank itself has a pretty long history. Established in 1873, Zions Bank (NASDAQ: ZION), headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has more than 125 branch offices in 2 states, Utah and Idaho. In addition to those traditional banking products that you can usually get [...]

When people dream of retirement, many of them think of sipping drinks on the beach of some warm locale.  For some of them, that warm locale is located thousands of miles away. The idea of retiring abroad holds greats appeal for many not just because of the warm weather, great food, picturesque views and rich [...]

If you are in the market for an auto loan, you may want to check out MoneyAisle. In case you are not familiar with it, MoneyAisle is a free, fast and easy way to get a great rate on your auto loan or deposit products. The way  it works is pretty close to how Lending [...]

Applying for a loan can be a stressful experience for the inexperienced borrower. Contracts a mile long, clauses, and esoteric penalties often make people feel like they’re in over their head, however a bit of careful planning puts you in control of the entire process and enables you to make the right decision for your [...]

For many people, the idea of exiting the workforce permanently and retiring seems like such a far away goal.  Imagine what they think about not just retiring but retiring early. Leaving your job while still in your 50s sounds like something reserved only for the wealthy but increasingly we’re seeing individuals all across the wealth [...]

Last week, when I was at PenFed website for the PenFed Platinum Cashback Rewards Card piece, I noticed that they also offer a card with a low introductory APR for a very long period of time. It’s the PenFed Promise Visa Card, which currently has an 7.49% APR on purchases for 36 months. Offering a low [...]

Have an iPhone? Expect tax refund this year? Now you can check status of your refund on smartphone, thanks to the new iPhone and Android Apps released by the IRS today as the 2011 tax season is in full swing. The free app, called IRS2Go, is available in Apple App Store for iPhone, iPod, and [...]