Treated Like a Criminal at Checkout? Don’t Put Up With It
June 9, 2010 – 10:53 am | No Comment

Credit card fraud is a serious issue, and retailers and credit card issuers have enacted a number of measures to help protect your identity and their bottom-lines. But the backlash of tighter security is that …

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Weekly Round Up
May 31, 2009 – 4:43 pm | 5 Comments

Hello all…sorry for my tardiness on the round up this week, but I hope you’ll still find some time to read the great links out there! I’ve got a million things to do today, so …

Reading and Understanding Your Bank’s Disclosures: Part II
May 30, 2009 – 11:10 am | One Comment

So last time we talked about Privacy. It seems most of you were pretty comfortable with the privacy policy, so we’ll move on to the meat of the disclosures; the account agreement.
Now, as I go …

How To Avoid Financial Sabotage
May 28, 2009 – 8:48 am | 2 Comments

As I was making my daily rounds of reading today, I ran across an interesting discussion over at Living Almost Large regarding financial sabotage. LAL says that a good example of financial sabotage are those …

Financial Maxims: In Your 50s
May 27, 2009 – 8:56 am | 2 Comments

Once you reach your 50s, the focus on retirement really dominates your money strategies. So naturally, the advice that comes about for folks in their 50s is related to retirement.
# 1 – Put Your Focus …

7 Money Mistakes Newlyweds Make
May 26, 2009 – 9:39 am | 8 Comments

To be honest, this doesn’t just apply to newlyweds. It applies to anyone in a committed relationship – whether it’s new or been around for some time. However, I say newlyweds because the vast majority …

The Precarious Nature of Social Media
May 25, 2009 – 5:08 am | 8 Comments

We all know how cool social media can be, especially when you’re using it to promote your blog or business. But, it has it’s downsides, too.
I was reading a story the other day about a …

Weekly Round Up
May 22, 2009 – 11:57 pm | 2 Comments

Well, another week has gone by and to be honest, I don’t even know where this one went to! Busy, busy! I did manage to sneak a couple of movies in – Star Trek and …

Reading and Understanding Your Bank’s Disclosures: Part I
May 22, 2009 – 8:51 am | 5 Comments

Ok, I totally feel you guys hitting the snooze button on me, but this is super important. Way too many people walk away with a shiny new bank account and no idea how it works, …

I Want To Be A CEO When I Grow Up
May 21, 2009 – 8:51 am | 6 Comments

I was reading an article at Yahoo! Finance from earlier this week about executive perks, and I have to say, I think I want to be a CEO when I grow up!
There’s been a lot …

Where The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Stands
May 19, 2009 – 10:31 am | 9 Comments

It’s been awhile since we’ve talked about this here, so I thought I’d update you on what’s taking place.
This bill that is currently making the rounds in Washington has stronger consumer protections then was originally …

5 Ways To Lose Your Job In a Down Market
May 16, 2009 – 9:06 am | 9 Comments

We all know the economy is pretty scary right now, especially if you’re looking at the rate of unemployment. Most of us are watching our jobs and our performances like a hawk, making sure we’re …

Weekly Round Up
May 15, 2009 – 9:24 pm | 3 Comments

So I’m headed to Sea World this weekend for my company’s annual picnic and I’m taking my sister and my 3-year old nephew with me. The weather is supposed to be super nice and I …

Why I Spent $750 On Shopping And I’m Not Upset
May 15, 2009 – 6:10 am | 22 Comments

I’ve sort of hinted at going a little crazy on a shopping trip recently, but I’ve never given you guys the full details. Wouldn’t want to tarnish my good financial girl image and all that. …

Who Should Pay On The First Date?
May 13, 2009 – 1:14 am | 23 Comments

Alright, I’m just going to throw this out there and see what you guys think. When on a first date, who should pay? But, consider this from every angle before chiming in with your thoughts.
Traditionally …