We got a mass email from our HR department that listed five things to avoid doing during a turbulent economy. I read through it and the information is solid, but I have no idea where …

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m growing weary of the government’s NEW ideas to help stimulate the economy. Everything they’ve done thus far seems to be only mildly responsive, but it sure is …

After I wrote my article, ‘A Little Something Learned About Apartment Living,’ a coworker asked me why I didn’t just buy a house. I got the entire spiel about it being an investment for my …

People are funny about money. Most people, myself included, tend to view an offer of money as charity. Our independent natures rebel at the idea that we need help from anyone, but especially from friends …

As you may have noticed, a lot of your favorite blogs have participated in the blog action day and the hot topic this year is poverty. What a heavy topic, right? It’s a topic we’re …

Some of you may have seen this email floating around and found it rather amusing. On the first read through I thought it was funny and didn’t give it much thought, but the second time …

With the new bailout plan in effect, there were some temporary changes to the FDIC and NCUA insurance. I haven’t heard how long these changes will be in effect for; however, I’m told it will …

If you haven’t already heard the news, the debt clock in New York has reached it’s capacity and can no longer keep up with the debt. As a temporary solution, they removed the dollar sign …

Here’s something to think about…
In 2004, Alan Greenspan – who everybody just loved – decided it was in the best interest of the economy and the American taxpayers to have lenders provide greater mortgage product …

Along with all of the panicking that’s been going on, one of the primary concerns we’ve been seeing in the industry is that people don’t really understand money market accounts. Within the last month, I’ve …

I’ve been getting a lot of questions from people at work about what they should do if their bank collapses. I also had a friend that called me and was freaking out because he banks …

Never before in the history of humanity would so many have to pay for the greed and incompetence of so few.
I’ve sort of been sitting on this topic for a little while, in part because …

You may not realize it, but your bank has some super powers that they’re willing to exercise when it comes to helping out their clients. Mind you, not all banks do so willingly – some …

Normally I wouldn’t use this forum to vent, but given the situation and the vent, it seemed appropriate. Here’s the thing, people. Lay off the panic button!
Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty to be concerned …