We’ve had our fair share of bad news recently. Earthquakes, tsunamis, lockouts, rioting. Since it’s a crisp 82 degrees in sunny Charlotte NC, I’m finding it hard to report anything negative. I previously mentioned how investors are fleeing stocks and entering the bond market (I don’t expect this to …
Tsunami Economics
I can tell you there hasn’t been anything “fun” within the markets the last few days. Unfortunately, a lot of investors are on edge because of the recent (on-going) disaster in Japan. Much like the children’s song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REftXTSgR8k&feature=related ; our global economy …
What are Interchange Fees?
I had a conversation with someone about credit cards recently and heard something that made me smile. “Credit card companies hate me. I use the card for everything and pay it off each month.” I know what he was saying but he couldn’t be more wrong. Financial institutions make a lot of money from …
Retirement LOL
FYI, LOL, BTW - all abbreviations we have grown to love. I’m going to hit you with one not as common, but so much cooler right now. What is it? FICA, better known as the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax. I knew if I titled this post “Payroll Tax” no one would continue reading. So what makes …
Abraham Lincoln Saves The Day
I have been fortunate my entire life not to worry about money. I am very blessed with what I’ve been given; however, I’ve decided to make a change, starting with my spending habits. After glancing at a recent bank statement, I’ve come to the conclusion that I spend entirely too much $$ on food. A …
