It’s that time of year again. Aside from March Madness, Fall is my favorite “season.” There’s something about professional football (NFL & NCAA) that gets me going. Gridiron games really grind my gears. I have always favored college football; however, with the founding of Fantasy Football the …
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Warren Buffett Dunks Over Lebron James!
If you somehow stumbled upon this post expecting to see a video clip of The Oracle of Omaha cramming over King James, I’m sorry; but what you’re about to get is even better. News broke this morning that Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is set to invest $5 Billion (billion with a B) in …
The 5 Worst “Investments”
If you ask anyone what the worst investment is, majority of people will say “buying a new car.” I’m here to tell you why they are wrong. I’m not going to tell you why buying a car is a good investment (because it’s not), instead I’m focusing on “investments” that are worse. I’m placing …
Wells Fargo Charges $35,000 for Overdraft Protection
Chill out Wells Fargo. A few days after Wells Fargo announced a pilot program to begin charging for debit cards, I read an article that continues to portray the bank in negative light. For those that don’t know, I live in Charlotte, North Carolina. Much of the local news revolves around the …
Wells Fargo/Suntrust Give Away Feebies!
That’s not a typo. Remember when banks used to give everything away for free? You could go into a bank and get all sorts of freebies (read this article from 2003: http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/bank/20030919a1.asp). The free toaster sounds awesome. Boy! Have times changed… In June, Suntrust began …
Our Economy Has Chickenpox?
Did everyone see all that red today? HOLY RAVIOLI! You would’ve thought the stock market has chickenpox! Here’s the truth: it does; but we’re going to need more than an oatmeal bath to rid our symptoms. The bad news our economy has seen in the recent weeks is just as contagious as chickenpox. …
Adrianne Curry and the Tax Free Weekend
People inherently love deals and to save money; nothing feels as good as getting a bargain. The thing that makes me laugh is how people think “they’re saving” every time they spend money. My approach to spending is only to buy what I need or want. I don’t let SALES affect what I’ve sought out to do. …
