Credit Is Hard to Get?
One look in the mailbox, and you might wonder why credit is still hard to get. Are you seeing a flood of solicitations to get a…
Learn to Be a Better Investor
Money Smart Week brings more than 150 events to Iowa, and one is the Money Smart Investor Conference on Saturday April 2. You can heard a…
We Haven’t Stopped Spending
The National Retail Federation released a study this week showing that 13.2% of Americans will spend their tax refund on big ticket items such as televisions…
I’m a Central Iowa Saver. Are you?
February 20-27 is Central Iowa Saves week. It’s all about helping Iowans recognize how important it is to start saving, no matter how small the amount.…
Iowa Launches Financial Education for Schools
Governor Branstad today announced the launch of the Iowa Financial Literacy Program, an online program to teach Iowa students core concepts of personal finance. The program…
Money Smart Week is April 2-9
Money Smart Week Iowa is a great way to learn about managing money. It’s a weeklong celebration April 2-9. Check this website for details: www.moneysmartweek.org/iowa. There…
Hot Dog! Kids Can Be Entrepreneurs Early
I know a young couple who wants to start a sideline food business. Good for them! First, they want to experiment by running a hot dog…
Tax Bites Bigger in Some States
States with the highest tax burden on residents? New Jersey, followed by New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Hawaii, California, Ohio, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island, according to…
Cheers for 2011!
Every 8 seconds beginning January 1, another baby boomer will turn 65…and hit Medicare status. That’s 10,000 per day, or 2.6 million for the entire year.…
2011 Resolution? Pay Cash to Lose Pounds
Does it seem easier to overspend when you swipe that plastic card? You aren’t imagining it. Recent studies show reasons why we might just be able…
The Money Godmother 