Are your banks fees going up? Across the board, many banks are charging more fees to their customers. This in big part is due to the laws that were enacted back in 2008-2009 to “help” the consumer. Most recently legislation had capped debit card fees pushing the banks
As I work with clients one of the things we look at is the possible need to go to an even-billing or budget billing program on their electricity. My wife and I have used this for years and it really allows you to better budget and manage your monthly utility […]
This post was originally published in September of 2010… I was on my way to a meeting early, before the sun was up, this morning. Driving down the interstate, fighting the wonderful Atlanta traffic, the overhead traffice message board flashed the following message – ̶
Should you be afraid of your debit card? What a stupid question! Its just a piece of plastic that allows you to access your checking account – right? While you should not have to fear your debit card, you may be better off doing just that. When it comes to […]
It has happened again – my car’s check engine light is on. Why is it that this light comes on at the most inconvenient times? What can it be this time? This is the case with many of you in your personal finances – your financial check engine light […]
I have. Really, how much of this can go on without somebody getting past their elitist attitude and posturing to do what is right financially. On the news tonight, I hear George Stephanopolis and the White House reporter trying now to now smear the S&P organization. It was this s
I have taken a little bit of a break over the past few weeks from writing, but now it is time to get back into it. It has been a tough summer. Yes, it is hot and the dog days are here, but I am talking about things in my […]
To quote that patriotic American from Cincinnati, Ohio – Earl Pitts, “WAKE UP AMERICA!” For decades now we have been hearing, seeing, and feeling the truth that we cannot continue on the same borrowing path we are on until there will be a time to “pay the piper
It is here -the half way mark of this year. As you look back, you need to ask yourself how you have progressed towards your goals and objectives this year. For many of you, you will see that you are not where you expected to be at this point. Now […]