How Can YOU Save the US Economy – The Secret to Success of the American Dream
October 16, 2008
Where will you be when recession is defeated? Will you be wallowing in the latest gloomy headlines or will you be the one leading the United States boldly into the future? I’ll be honest. I have a job, a home, healthcare, and food on the table so I have the luxury of a full belly, […]
FNBO Direct ATM Card
October 10, 2008
My FNBO Direct ATM card came in the mail yesterday. I’m using the account for long term savings so I don’t anticipate needing regular access to the money in the near future but the ATM card will be nice to have if I need it. I also got an email about FNBO’s Pay Yourself […]
Free Stock Trades with Zecco and $100 Bonuses
October 10, 2008
Free Stock Trades Zecco has always offered free online stock trading for your first 10 trades of the month but in October, they are running a promotion where they’re offering unlimited free stock trades. Zecco is charging no commissions for equity or options trades from 10/1/2008 – 10/31/2008. $100 Bank Signup Bonus Citibank is running […]
What Can the Mobile Web Do For Your Money?
October 7, 2008
The mobile web is all around us, yet I have been largely disconnected from using it for text messaging, mobile browsing, or checking email on a mobile device. The World is Going Mobile Every time I travel I try and use my interactions with the people I meet along the way to way to learn […]
Marriage and Careers in a Bad Economy – September in Review
October 5, 2008
September started off kind of slow but ended up a crazy month! Let’s hope we don’t see many more months like it in the future. Here’s a recap of the roller coaster ride of September here at Money Smart Life. Money and Marriage As the summer came to end we included some of the lessons learned […]
You Need a New Job!
October 3, 2008
If you are as unahppy in your job as I was in mine, then you should think about finding a new one. I started my new job on Monday and this has been the most stress free week I’ve had in Years! It was a lot of work refreshing my resume, evaluating jobs, and finishing my projects […]
FNBO Direct Online Savings Bank – Safe, Secure, & FDIC Insured
September 30, 2008
FNBO Direct offers one of the best rates available for a high yield savings account and unlike many other banks is not in danger of failing. In fact, at First National Bank of Omaha, deposits are growing and the number of customers is increasing during these troubled economic times. So why is FNBO Direct remaining […]
Home Based Business For Busy Parents
September 29, 2008
Working from home isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be – especially when there are children in the mix! Scraping spaghetti-o’s, off the ceiling when you’re up against a deadline might make you laugh, but it really does happen when you work at home with your kids. If you want the best of both […]
Financial Crisis and Wall Street Bailout – What Do They Mean to You?
September 27, 2008
The Wall Street bailout and the banking financial crisis are on everyone’s minds these days. They’re consuming politics and the news coverage, filling everyone with an ominous dread of what the future holds. How to Survive the Financial Turmoil My advice is to turn off the television, radio, and ignore internet headlines. I’m trying to bury […]
It’s the End of the World as We Know it… is Your Bank Fine?
September 22, 2008
As I’m sure you all know, the financial markets took a beating last week. As we wait to see what the government does to “eliminate toxic debt” and how the markets react, it could be another interesting week on Wall Street. I’ve tried to not write about the events too much, I didn’t want to […]
