Mrs. Blinkin and I walked into Panera last night for dinner. We weren't in the mood to cook and we wanted something that was quick and relatively healthy (so our options were limited). I find myself eating Panera more and more - not only for their food choices - but also for the experience. If we're …
Funancials is Featured on Mint.com!
You've heard of Mint.com, right? Of course you have. Everyone has heard of Mint - because Mint is THE AUTHORITY when it comes to budgeting. If you don't know where your paycheck is going, check out Mint. If you want to get serious about saving, check out Mint. If you want to put together a plan …
Billionaires Blogging To Inspire Others
Some successful international businessmen come from humble beginnings. In the United States, the "American dream" has been partly based on stories about making it from rags to riches. In other countries, there are similar success stories involving prominent billionaires. Such entrepreneurs often use …
10 Reasons Why Apple Pay is a Game-Changer
I have been waiting for this day for a long time (just ask my wife): The day when one mobile wallet becomes THE mobile wallet. The day when consumers ditch plastic cards and choose to pay via mobile phone. The day when merchants have a reason to invest in new point-of-sale technology. The day …
If You Need A Great Book, Read ‘The Everything Store – Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon’
"I'm sorry, did I take my stupid pills today?" "If that's our plan, I don't like our plan." "Do I need to go down and get the certificate that says I'm CEO to get you to stop...?" "Are you lazy or just incompetent?" "If I hear that idea again, I'm gonna have to kill myself." "Why are …
Teaching Kids the Benefits of Economizing
Author Bio: The writer has been linked to the financial industry and as a parent understands the value of educating children on better spending habits. She writes and lectures on financial issues on a broad range of topics and takes a keen interest in educating children to be financially …
Payday Loan Cap FAQs – Everything You Need to Know
Author Bio: Carrie Wilson is a financial journalist and freelance writer who produces financial and consumer affairs articles for some of the UK’s most authoritative websites. The Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator responsible for keeping the payday loans industry in check, has unveiled …
