Top Five Uses for Automatic Transfers Looking for a way to systematically pay down debt or meet a savings goal? Learn about the top five uses and benefits of automatic transfers to see if they are the right solution for you. Online bill payment allows users to set up one-time or recurring transfers …
Can Credit Cards For Bad Credit Help You Improve Your Score?
Anyone who has ever struggled with poor credit understands how hard it can be to get a credit card and begin the credit rebuilding process. Being able to demonstrate the responsible use of a credit card can speak volumes to credit reporting agencies and result in a better credit score. But how can …
Interesting Financial Statistics for the Average American
I am doing some research regarding the assets held by the Average American household. Specifically, I'm interested in how much wealth the Average American has accumulated and which assets account for that wealth. I thought the information that I found is interesting enough to become it's own brief, …
What if I Didn’t Use All of the Money in my Flexible Spending Account?
I am a big proponent of flexible spending accounts. It is (in my opinion) the most underutilized employee benefit available (at bigger companies). If you're unfamiliar with what I'm talking about, read this. If you want to set one up, you're late. This is typically completed during open …
10 Random Thoughts Inspired by The Wolf of Wall Street (and the Worst Movie Review You’ll Ever See)
1. If you're allergic to salt, sugar, baking soda, baby powder, flour, snow, or any other white powdery substance (cocaine); this movie may not be for you. 2. If you're opposed to midgets being used as darts, butt-cracks being used as candle holders or Chiclets filling in for Jonah Hill's teeth; …
Why Twitter’s IPO Sucked Bananas (In 10 Bullet Points)
Twitter's stock has been on a frenzy recently. On it's first day, the stock shot up 73%. Since then, it has continued to climb roughly 63% higher. In most investing publications, this "IPO pop" is seen as a success. But, I disagree. Here's why: The main purpose of an Initial Public …
Money Tips: Rewards on your Credit Card Spending
Your credit card is more than just the key to your cash on the go, wallet-ornament, or emergency lock pick (not recommended) - it’s also a great way to earn while you spend. Whether your cash is regularly flashed, or your card is used only for those must-have purchases, there’s a reward scheme in …
