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Has the U.S. Become A Giant Gambling Casino?
Posted by richrf 3 hrs ago in The Economy
Somewhere between the stock market bubble, the housing bubble, and now the bond bubble, the U.S. economy seems to have lost its way. Like a good gambling house, the Federal Reserve seems more than wil... [Read More]
 
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Finding High Interest Banks CDs Online
Posted by richrf 5 hrs ago in Bank Rates
Nice short article describing the two primary websites that track CD rates: Bankaholic and Bankrates. The article also briefly describes how to choose CDs based upon maturity and interest rates. Wheth... [Read More]
 
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Taxing the Rich?
Posted by richrf 18 hrs ago in The Economy
Should tax reductions that Bush put into effect on the top 2% of individuals making more than $200,000 and families making more than $250,000 be allowed to revert back to the pre-Bush, Clinton Era. Th... [Read More]
 
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A Brief Tour of Forex Investing
Posted by richrf 18 hrs ago in Investing
Apparently stock market gambling (investing) is no longer exciting enough for most investors. Now, more and more, investors are being drawn into currency trading and Forex provides the platform. If yo... [Read More]
 
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SmartyPig - A Different Way of Saving at 2.15%
Posted by richrf 18 hrs ago in Bank Rates
SmartyPig is offering pretty decent interest rates on savings up to $49,999. It is sort of a way to save with the encouragement of family and friends. This is a decent review of what you might expect ... [Read More]
 
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Do you suffer from Groupon-itis?
Posted by richrf 19 hrs ago in Bargains/ Deals
Here is a pretty detailed review of one person's experiences with Groupon. Groupon can become addictive (I believe Grouponitis is an official chronic disease at this time) and you end up buying much m... [Read More]
 
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Credit card companies getting creative?
Posted by richrf 19 hrs ago in Money Management
Sen Schumer, one of the authors of the Credit Card Act is asking the Federal Reserve to look into a new practice by banks to offer business credit cards to consumers. Banks are not requesting much ver... [Read More]
 
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Printing Money (Quantitative Easy) Only Helps the Banks
Posted by richrf 1 day 1 hr 14 mins ago in The Economy
The thesis of this article is that the Japanese experience, which has now been in a 20 year recession, printing money (euphemistically referred to as quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve) only h... [Read More]
 
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ADP and Challenger jobs reports show mixed picture
Posted by richrf 1 day 3 hrs ago in The Economy
It is mixed job picture for the millions in the U.S. who are seeking employment. The Challenger report shows indicates that major employers are no looking for any major layoffs in the next six months.... [Read More]
 
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Why all smartphones are $199 and are they a good buy
Posted by richrf 1 day 3 hrs ago in Humor/Lifestyle
This article running on CNN Money explains why smartphones sell for $199 through cellular carriers. The cost to carriers is about $500 so they provide a subsidy. But how much of a subsidy do they real... [Read More]
 
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New Law Protects College Students with Credit Cards
Posted by richrf 1 day 12 hrs ago in Money Management
The new Credit Act goes a long way toward stopping the predatory practices of banks as they try to lure college students into debt that they cannot yet afford. Students under 21 need parental approval... [Read More]
 
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6 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
Posted by richrf 1 day 13 hrs ago in Money Management
Excellent article providing practical advice on how to improve your credit scores. Higher credit scores mean lower interest rates so it pays to get your credit in shape and spend your money wisely bef... [Read More]
 
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Should You Short the Stock Market When 1,030 Support Is Breached?
Posted by richrf 1 day 15 hrs ago in Investing
There are many ways to make money when the stock market tanks. You can short stocks (sell stocks that you borrow from the broker and then buy them back later), or buy ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) that... [Read More]
 
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Save Money with an Alternative Health Care Approach
Posted by richrf 1 day 16 hrs ago in Humor/Lifestyle
The author decided to take an alternative approach to insurance and health care in order to prepare for retirement. Why pay for pills when their are more comprehensive and inexpensive approaches to go... [Read More]
 
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Save Money on Insurance
Posted by richrf 2 days ago in Money Management
Straightforward tips on how to save money on insurance: raise the deductible, shop online, file fewer claims, take care of the things you insure. The article also refers to part one of the article whi... [Read More]
 
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Is Your Credit Score Good Enough for Credit Cards or a Loan?
Posted by richrf 2 days ago in Money Management
Very good article detailing what kind of credit score you might need for different types of loans. Credit companies usually use the FICO score which can only be obtained from FICO or possible from you... [Read More]
 
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30% Off Any Purchase at Gap Today! + 3% Cash Back! - Aug 31, 2010
Posted by richrf 2 days ago in Bargains/ Deals
Save 30% off of Gap purchases today with the coupon code SAVENOW. If you sign up with Fatwallet, you will get a 3% cash back but it is not necessary to sign up if you just use the code. [Read More]
 
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40% off at Hobby Lobby - Good thru Sept. 04, 2010
Posted by richrf 2 days ago in Bargains/ Deals
A 40% off coupon for hobbiest at Hobbylobby.com. Good through September 4, 2010. [Read More]
 
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Can You Be Frugal and Still have Dates?
Posted by richrf 2 days ago in Humor/Lifestyle
Great little article about dating habits, frugality and how men and women perceive saving and spending money. Times have changed and so has money habits. People who are dating can attest to this. [Read More]
 
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Home prices gain 3.6% in past year - Aug. 31, 2010
Posted by richrf 2 days ago in Investing
The Case-Shiller Index reported a 3.6% rise in home prices over the last year. Case-Shiller follows actual homes as opposed to an average of homes, so it is a very good indication of the real value of... [Read More]
 

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