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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Personal Finance 101: Generation X – You Just Turned 40: Last Time To Get Life Insurance?
April 23, 2012 – 11:07 am | One Comment
Personal Finance 101: Generation X – You Just Turned 40: Last Time To Get Life Insurance?

Generation X is classically defined at people born between the years 1965 and 1979.    Pretty much those of you in your early 30’s to the mid 40’s.  However, having given personal financial advice to thousands …

What If You Feel Like You’ve Lost It All
March 5, 2012 – 2:12 pm | 2 Comments
What If You Feel Like You’ve Lost It All

Since the 2008 real estate and stock market crash, some people have been able to get back on their feet and continue to thrive in their careers and businesses.  While others have dealt with devastating …

The Key Differences Between Index Funds & Traditional Mutual Funds
March 2, 2012 – 11:54 am | No Comment
The Key Differences Between Index Funds & Traditional Mutual Funds

Kalen Smith writes about investing, retirement, and economic policy on Money Crashers Personal Finance.
For the sake of convenience, many investors do not look to manage their own portfolios or choose their own investments. Investors who …

Top 10 Unusual Scholarships
February 10, 2012 – 10:48 am | No Comment
Top 10 Unusual Scholarships

It’s that time of year where parents and students alike are searching for the millions of dollars of potential scholarships, grants, and financial aid that can be found to hedge against the cost of the …

It’s Saturday Night And There Is No Recession
January 19, 2012 – 2:13 pm | No Comment
It’s Saturday Night And There Is No Recession

My wife and I decided we would go out for dinner this past Saturday night.   She’s always telling me that you’ve got to make a reservation on Saturday night because things get busy and we’ll …

Suze Orman’s New Prepaid Debit Card – Is it really a good thing for consumers?
January 17, 2012 – 12:28 pm | 10 Comments
Suze Orman’s New Prepaid Debit Card – Is it really a good thing for consumers?

It’s official.   Suze Orman is now in the game of selling financial products to consumers.    This past week she launched her new card called “The Approved Card” which is supposed to be a low cost …

When Are Companies Going To Learn To Just Shoot Straight?
January 6, 2012 – 1:23 pm | No Comment
When Are Companies Going To Learn To Just Shoot Straight?

I’m excited that 2012 is here and consumers are starting to realize that they can win the money battle when they know something is just flat out wrong with a new offering from their provider.    …

Charitable deductions – Are these meant for donations inside our country or outside of our country?
December 16, 2011 – 10:52 am | 2 Comments
Charitable deductions – Are these meant for donations inside our country or outside of our country?

I happened to be watching 60 minutes the other evening with another interview with President Obama.   After the interview, they did a short piece on Howard Buffett who is slated to take over as Chairman …

Personal Finance 101: Generation X Series – Marriage And Medical Insurance
November 28, 2011 – 10:15 am | 2 Comments
Personal Finance 101: Generation X Series – Marriage And Medical Insurance

Generation X is classically defined at people born between the years 1965 and 1979.    Pretty much those of you in your early 30’s to the mid 40’s.  However, having given personal financial advice to thousands …

Personal Finance 101: Generation X Series – What Kind Of Term Insurance To Buy?
November 14, 2011 – 3:18 pm | No Comment
Personal Finance 101: Generation X Series – What Kind Of Term Insurance To Buy?

Generation X is classically defined at people born between the years 1965 and 1979.    Pretty much those of you in your early 30’s to the mid 40’s.  However, having given personal financial advice to thousands …