The New Credit Card Problem: A College Education
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Amidst the many financial and economic discussions happening around the United States, there is a serious issue lurking right around the corner.   Although mortgage rates are around their all time low and consumer borrowing appears …

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What about the deal of the day? 1SaleADay.com
September 8, 2009 – 8:09 am | No Comment
What about the deal of the day? 1SaleADay.com

It won’t be long before it is holiday time, and people will be looking for stocking stuffers and gifts to get for the family. One great website I found and use is called www.1saleaday.com. It is very simple as each day it only sells three items. One item is in the wireless area, one in the watch arena, and one deal of the day that is randomly selected. Recently, I purchased a Field and Stream men’s black rubber watch that typically retails for $34.99 for less than $10.

Should you finance your company with a credit card?
September 3, 2009 – 8:31 am | 3 Comments
Should you finance your company with a credit card?

Should you finance your company with a credit card?
Haven’t we learned anything yet? There is always a price to pay when you borrow debt.For every $1,000 in unpaid credit card debt, a start-up business increases the probability that it will close by 2.2% on average compared with having no such debt, economics researcher Robert H. Scott said in a report released this month.

9 financial tips for Generation Y
September 1, 2009 – 8:17 am | No Comment
9 financial tips for Generation Y

9 financial tips for Generation Y. Perhaps not surprisingly, more than half of employees between 21 and 32 say that they’re living paycheck to paycheck, according to a recent survey by insurer Metlife. Nearly three-fourths of respondents are concerned about making ends meet.

Fortunately, you can get off to a sound financial start with these nine tips.

Join Ted Jenkin on 790 The Zone Sept 8th – 9:25am
September 1, 2009 – 7:23 am | No Comment
Join Ted Jenkin on 790 The Zone Sept 8th – 9:25am

Join Ted Jenkin, Co-CEO and Founder oXYGen Financial, Inc. – live September 8th on 790 The Zone – Click here to join in LIVE at 9:25 am

Is Now The Right Time to Join a Country Club?
August 31, 2009 – 8:13 am | No Comment
Is Now The Right Time to Join a Country Club?

There has always been an allure about joining a local country club. With how things are going in the overall economy these days, now may be the perfect opportunity to venture into that country club that you always wanted to join, but thought that you could never afford. Many of the upper-end country clubs today have either reduced or waived their overall initiation fee, which is the first hurdle for most people.

10 Important Things You Should Know About the Future of Credit Card Legislation
August 28, 2009 – 7:45 am | One Comment
10 Important Things You Should Know About the Future of Credit Card Legislation

Beginning this month in August and future months going forward, the credit card accountability responsibility and disclosure act will go into effect and it phases in over roughly the next 13 months. There are many different mandates, but I wanted to share 10 with you that I thought would be of significance as you plan your personal finances.

2009: Housing Bust or Housing Boom – Should you buy a second home?
August 27, 2009 – 12:04 pm | No Comment
2009: Housing Bust or Housing Boom – Should you buy a second home?

Its official, the 2nd Qtr of 2009 set the All-Time record for single family home sales, eclipsing the 2nd Qtr of 2005 by a wide margin. Many people don’t realize that the 1st Qtr of 2009 also set the All-Time home sales record, and the 4th Qtr of 2008 was nearly a record. Home sales in June were up 137% over 2008, a trend we’re seeing regularly throughout SW Florida.

Is it Worth Having a Gym Membership?
August 20, 2009 – 8:50 am | One Comment
Is it Worth Having a Gym Membership?

Lately, I’ve been thinking of canceling my gym membership. What I’ve found is that most people do not use their gym membership to its full capacity, especially for as much as we all pay for it. My membership is a dollar a day, which is approximately $35 dollars a month including taxes. How often do you go to the gym in a month? Is it worth $35 a month? I haven’t been to the gym for about two months and I usually go once every other month and I know for a fact that I have not use it like I should. If you do use your gym membership—that is awesome, you are definitely getting your money’s worth!

Which person are you? I Say Spend. You Say No.
August 18, 2009 – 12:41 pm | No Comment
Which person are you? I Say Spend. You Say No.

Despite the old saying “opposites attract,” scholars have found that in almost every way imaginable, people tend to choose mates who look, sound and act as they do. But in the area perhaps most fraught with potential conflict — money — somehow, some way, people gravitate toward their polar opposite, a new study says.

Craigslist Shopping – Money Saving Tips by Cristina Briboneria
August 13, 2009 – 8:44 am | No Comment
Craigslist Shopping – Money Saving Tips by Cristina Briboneria

It’s important that you have someone there to help you determine if what you want is something you should purchase at the store or on Craigslist so that you know you’ve made the right financial decisions. Click here to Visit or Call Oxygen Financial at 678-551-7955 for a consultation to learn more so you don’t feel overwhelmed while you’re shopping online! Happy hunting!!