Banking used to be an incredible hassle. I hated going to the bank, waiting in line, making sure that your forms or deposit slip was filled out properly, being lectured by the teller if it wasn’t, having to deal with specific hours…the list goes on and on. However, every year there seems to be new …
Your Car Budget – It Could Be Worse
Take a look at your budget. If you notice some items that move you to tears, it might be due to your four-wheeled money pit known as your car. Don’t feel too bad, though – it could certainly be worse. It Could Be Worse How could it be worse? You could own a boat! After all, you might be …
Should I Buy A House?
I rarely divulge details from my personal life, but today I'm looking for some feedback. Let me give you the full story: I have been dating Miss Blinkin for approximately 1 year and 4 months. Without giving too much information, I foresee an engagement in the coming months. I have always been …
Understanding FDIC Insurance
Nobody likes to lose money. Unfortunately, between 1929-1933 many innocent investors lost loads of cash due to a series of bank failures. Because of this, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was established. In 1934, the insurance limits began at $2,500, rose to $40,000 in 1974, and have since …
You Down With QE3?
With the Fed meeting coming up this week and the domestic economy showing signs of slowing, the inevitable QE3 talk is once again front and center. The Fed's latest QE activity, Operation Twist, will be completed at the end of June. During Operation Twist the Fed absorbed all the issuance of …
It’s The Economy, Stupid!
With the Presidential election in the U.S. beginning to heat up, it is natural to forget about elections elsewhere in the world. But before our elections start to cause volatility in the Fall, a round of elections in Europe in May could have a very meaningful impact on the marketplace. Given the …
Greece Is A Zit, Portugal Is A Boil, Spain Is A Tumor
"It's Not A Tumor" - Kindergarten Cop The market appears to be blissfully ignoring the massive issues facing Spain due to a better than expected recent auction. But with the impact of the ECB's three -year liquidity injection starting to run it's course, Spain will be a big focus for the market …
