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"Shopping"…America's Struggle To Have It All! Are You Spending? Or Saving?

Faith Martin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:11:59 +0000

Some say the economy is bad. Some say they can barely make ends meet! But, get to the Columbia Center Mall or Costco on any day, and it’s usually PACKED! I was in Costco a few nights ago..and it was amazing how much cool stuff is in there to purchase! Wow! I barely left with [...]

How Much Is the Tooth Fairy Paying These Days?

Mike Adams — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:31:52 +0000

Some of us can remember a time when losing a tooth meant that we might find some spare change underneath our pillows the following morning.

However, according to a recent survey by credit card company Visa, the days of a fallen chomper being worth chump change are long gone.

Feeling Broke? What Won't You Give Up?

Faith Martin — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:14:06 +0000

With high gas prices, inflation and recession…Lots of people are finding it hard to squeeze all they want to out of their weekly paychecks! According to Career builder.com, 40% of people live paycheck to paycheck! Supposedly 12% of people who earn over $100,00 a year live paycheck -to- paycheck. 59% of people have spent less [...]

Do You Hide Purchases From Your Significant Other? Survey Says…

Faith Martin — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:39:58 +0000

YES!! I can’t remember where I read it, but most women hide purchases from a ” shopping spree” from their significant other! I know I have. And I don’t even know why…I guess we inherently feel guilty spending money on ourselves. I decided I’m NEVER doing that again. (But, I can say that…I’m NOT married! [...]

Here Are the Five Most-Common Ways We Break the Law to Save Money

Big Jim — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:00:20 +0000

According to a new survey, one of the most popular ways to save money is to break the law? 53% of people have done something illegal to save money. The most common illegal activity is switching labels on products to pay a cheaper price. 41% of people have parked illegally, and 8% have stolen sothing [...]

How Can You Teach Your Kids About Money? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:12:43 +0000

According to a new poll, many parents don’t talk to their children about financial matters the way they should — and as a result, kids aren’t getting the crucial lessons about money they’ll need later in life.

Could You Live on $2 a Day? Lots of Americans Do – Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:00:58 +0000

There are a lot of celebrities that won’t get out of bed for less than a quarter of a million dollars, but a lot more Americans are surviving on much, much less. According to the World Bank, one of the main indicators of poverty in developing nations is how many people are living on less [...]

Five Things That Cost More Per Gallon Than Gas

Big Jim — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:52:57 +0000

The price of gas has gone up every day for nearly a month. But compaired to other liquids…like beer, it’s still a bargain. A keg of Bud Light costs $6.38 a gallon, and in cans, it’s $13.30 a gallon. Fiji Water is $17.38 a gallon. You want more…I know it makes you feel better doesn’t [...]

Bank of America Will Not Charge Monthly Fee for Debit Card Usage

Shauna Wright — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:07:34 +0000

In September, Bank of America announced it would soon begin charging customers a $5 monthly fee for using their debit cards, saying it was recouping losses from new laws that limited how much it could charge merchants when debit cards were swiped during transactions.

But after a firestorm of negative publicity, BofA waved the white flag of surrender and scrapped the controversial plan.

High Prices At The Pump Instigate Alternatives

Faith Martin — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:52:32 +0000

Gas prices are soaring! Seems like each week, it’s up another 10 cents! I’ve been trying to think of ways to combat that. I honestly wonder if at some point…I won’t be ABLE to AFFORD to drive to work to make money. Kind of a catch 22 I think! Maybe gas prices would get more people [...]