Alright. So maybe Taco Bell isn't handing out student loans in their drive-thru (yet), but I have something just as amusing and creative to share with you. On February 1st, 2014 Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote an op-ed in the Huffington Post titled "Coming To A Post Office Near You: Loans You Can …
You’re An Irrational Stock Picker
Do me a favor. Think of the last stock you purchased. Actually, think of the last few stocks you've purchased. If I tell you to remember just one, you'll probably cling to the one that made you money because you get aroused every time you think about it. But, don't forget about the one that …
Online Bill Payment & Mobile Banking: Discover the Benefits of Automatic Transfers
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; …
