Cell phones have become immersed in our daily lives, especially the time we spend punching the clock. Cell phones have given a whole new meaning to the word productivity, and while some studies are quick to point out that phones can be a distraction and nuisance, they very often leave out the myriad …
Would You Be Happy If 500,000 Americans Lost Their Jobs?
Would you be happy if 500,000 Americans lost their jobs? I assume the answer is an overwhelming "no." Why would I ask such a ridiculous question? With the exception of personal grudges, I don't think any American would want their fellow American to lose his or her job. Let's try another …
HOW Would You Invest $20,000?
What if you received a check for $20,000 tomorrow? How would you invest it? (And yes, you have to invest it) You're not going to let it lose purchasing power by leaving it in your savings account. You're not addicted to paying down your low-interest debt. You don't have a child that's …
Taco Bell To Begin Offering Student Loans Via Drive-Thru
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 …