Does Santa Have a Net Worth?
Knowing that Santa works hard so everyone can enjoy December 25, I particularly enjoyed the article below today. It’s by Julie Sturgeon, found at http://www.Bankrate.com: Every…
Are We Revisiting the Savings Years?
Americans’ behaviors about money are interesting, aren’t they? Some of us want to buy everything cheaply, but many don’t care how much any item costs if…
Frugality Is In
Researchers say consumers will use cash and debit cards for their Christmas spending, rather than credit cards. That likely means more of us will think before…
How Healthy Is Our Year-End?
The dollar is at a 15-month low, but gold is at an all-time high. Unemployment is at a high 10.2%, but the same companies not hiring…
What Do Investors Think of Market?
The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) periodically surveys its 150,000 members to measure their sentiment towards stock market investing for the next six months. Last…
Remember Those Credit Card Changes?
We’ve talked about the changes ahead for credit cards. Well, they’re here. Some banks will now charge an annual fee for credit card customers who don’t…
New Consumer Protection Agency Coming
Americans may soon have a new independent agency to protect them from unfair and abusive financial products and services. The reason? To strengthen protection. The consolidation…
College Kids Worried About Money?
We all worry about money. Some of us worry more than others. What about college students? They worry a lot about money. In polling a group…
Happy Labor Day
Hopefully you will enjoy a day of leisure. Did you know nearly everyone 15 and older (96%) does some leisure activity in a typical day, such…
Money Grows on Trees?
A survey by VISA shows that 53% of parents agree that their child assumes that money “grows on trees.” Really? Could it be because Americans spend…
The Money Godmother 