Want to Save Money?
According to Bankrate.com, as many as 72 million American consumers would save on groceries, doctor’s visits, and health insurance premiums if they would eat better.
FICO Deems Credit Behavior Is “Steady”
Credit, credit, credit. We hear a lot about credit and debt, creditworthiness, credit history, credit scores. Just how are Americans handling the changing credit scene? It…
New Bureau Says Credit Misunderstood
The new Consumer Financial Protection bureau (CFPB) has been focused on collecting credit card complaints since it began on July 21, 2011. So far, more than…
Free Shipping Garners More In Sales
Free shipping. It’s one of consumers’ favorite holiday promotions. And, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) recent survey, 9 out of 10 retailers plan to…
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…
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…
The Money Godmother 