Credit Card Reviews Site
June 6, 2010
A little over a year ago I added a section for credit card reviews, where I look at things like rewards points, card costs, and unique card features from companies like Discover, Chase, American Express, & Citibank. I actually added on the credit card reviews so I could learn additional technology skills (PHP & web services) when I was […]
USAA Insurance & Finance Reform
June 4, 2010
We’ve been a USAA customer for years and have always been happy with their service. One thing we like about the company is that at the end of most years, we get a USAA dividend check. Since they’re a privately owned company, not publicly traded, they give money back to the policy holders instead of to investors. […]
Summer Money Review
June 3, 2010
Summertime is finally here and last month we covered two summer-related topics, college graduation and putting your house on the market. College Graduates We looked at two things that seniors should be thinking about, insurance for college graduates and the importance of credit scores for college graduates. We also went over some of the best jobs for […]
Hire a Contractor vs Do it Yourself
June 1, 2010
At two different barbecues last weekend, the conversation turned to hiring a contractor vs doing big projects yourself. One of our friends had decided that rather than spend all Memorial weekend working on installing a fence he would hire someone to install the fence for him. All of us had been through several major do […]
Citi Cash Bonuses I Missed
May 31, 2010
Earlier this week I made a list of some of the best cash bonuses online and I’ve had some people point out that I missed a few. I’ll go back and add them to the list but here are some details on one I overlooked: The Citi Forward credit card from Citibank will give you ThankYou […]
Memorial Day Savings
May 30, 2010
Many people think of Memorial Day weekend as a time to spend money because so many businesses have big Memorial Day sales. I’m actually not planning on spending any money this weekend, other than a little on food and beer for a barbecue : ) However, for all of you hitting the Memorial Day sales, […]
Best Cash Bonuses Online
May 28, 2010
Cash bonuses are a decent way to bring in a little extra one-time money. You’ve probably experienced this first hand with local bank promotions where you get a bonus if you open a new account. Typically these types of deals online are from banks and credit card companies who offer you a cash bonus if […]
How to Send Money With Your Phone
May 27, 2010
Sending money with your phone is getting easier as more banks are starting to offer person to person payment services. If you belong to one of these banks you can send money with your phone simply by sending an email or text message. The person you’re sending money to doesn’t even have to be a […]
Best Jobs for College Graduates
May 26, 2010
A lot of the best jobs for college graduates are in one of two fields, information technology or health care. Forbes just published a list of the best jobs based on how much demand there will be in the years ahead and technology and health care related jobs were by far the most promising for college […]
College Graduates & Credit Scores
May 25, 2010
Getting insurance after college was yesterday’s topic, along with a few tips on managing your credit after graduation. I had a few follow up questions come in about credit reports and credit scores so today I’ll talk more about how your credit can affect your life after college and what you can do about it. […]
