Go to School on School Expenses
Your kids’ backpacks are bulging, your after-school schedule is filled to the brim. But…your checkbook is nearly empty. Yes, school begins with a bang–or sticker shock–every…
How Do Your Bills Compare?
Do you think your utility and internet bills look expensive, but you just shrug and assume everyone has high utilities? Check out what U.S. consumers in…
Skimping on College Textbooks?
This is an excerpt from an article by Alexis Mattera, which appeared at http://www.scholarships.com, August 12… …According to survey conducted by the U.S. Public Interest Research…
U.S. Debt Is Downgraded
For the first time in history, Standard & Poor’s downgraded the U.S. debt. That means Treasury bonds are not rated AAA, but AA. It’s not a…
Hard to Imagine U.S. Debt? Here’s a Picture
When we talk about trillions of dollars, it’s hard to imagine exactly how that stacks up. Well, check out a visual rendition at http://usdebt.kleptocracy.us/
Are Entrepreneurs Adding Jobs in Your Town?
Entrepreneurs are an optimistic bunch. A recent study by the Kauffman Foundation reveals that about 3 million jobs are created annually by start-up businesses. They might…
Fed’s First-Ever Press Conference Is A Signal?
The Federal Reserve is always in the news these days–but typically after the fact. That is, after a Fed decision is made. Today, the Fed made…
Check This Article by Ric Edelman
Did you make any changes in your money habits because of the Great Recession? Many of us made improvements. Check out this article by financial advisor…
Iowans Are On Top of Financial Education Pile
Iowa’s citizens might outperform those in other states when it comes to financial literacy, but a majority still live paycheck to paycheck, don’t comparison shop for…
Iowans Working to Be Money Smart
This month, I’ll been traveling across the state for Money Smart Week. We will have some great events going on this year, thanks to enthusiastic organizers.…
The Money Godmother 