Seek Checking Account with Higher Interest
Feel like your money is earning a measly interest rate? Some bank and credit union customers get surprisingly good interest on checking accounts. These are referred…
Beware of These Scams
Con artists rely on the hope “there’s a sucker born every minute,” as P.T. Barnum used to say. With today’s financial crisis, dozens of fraudulent schemes…
Tips to Buy a Used Car
When buying a used car, you may be tempted to skip the tedious task of thoroughly checking out the vehicle. Bill Brauch, director of the consumer…
Why Patronize a Small Bank?
Why would you want to take a risk and have a relationship with a smaller bank in your community? It might not be as big a…
Did You Deck the Halls with Cards of Folly?
Consumers spent more in December, according to the media and a variety of retail surveys. Great for the U.S. economy, but probably not so great for…
Websites on Budgeting
Here are some good sites to keep track of your money: http://www.Mint.com http://www.Wesabe.com http://www.Money.Strands.com http://www.Geezeo.com
Develop a Smart Holiday Spender
Spending comes naturally for most of us, and holiday shopping is the perfect learning moment if you want to teach kids that buying decisions should involve…
Spending Plans? There’s an App for That
It’s easy to spend money, but you usually have to plan to save. Techies who want iTouch apps to help track expenses and see spending patterns…try…
12 Money Savers for College Kids
Everyone is looking for ways to save money these days. Here are a few ideas even a college student can use: 1-Get a smaller meal plan…
The Money Godmother 