Quote Rings True Today

This quote from President Thomas Jefferson speaks volumes: “A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take away everything you…

A Lesson on Diversifying

Following is a view about diversification, from financial educator Ellis Traub: All of us know that it’s not smart to put all of our eggs in…

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…

Investing & Savings Websites

If you’re looking for ways to increase your investing knowledge, consider these resources from the Securities and Exchange Commission: http://www.sec.gov/investor/teachers.shtml http://www.sec.gov/investor/tools/quiz.htm http://www.investoreducation.org

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

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…

Have a Bank Account?

While it seems like a necessity to many, not everyone has a bank account. In fact, 60 million American adults do not have bank accounts ,…

Upside-Down on a Mortgage?

About 25% of Americans–1 in 4–owes more on their home than it is worth.

Iowans Handle Credit Best

Iowa ranks the lowest in the U.S. in median credit card debt, with the average Iowan carrying just $4,225 of debt on credit cards in the…

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…