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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘Tis the Season
Half of all Americans over 65 feel they have been victims of financial wrongdoing, according to a recent survey by the Investor Protection Trust. Yet, 89%…
The Money Godmother 