Gen Y Wants to Work It!
With the new website coming to life (huge thanks to Andy Merrick) and a few exciting meetings last week, I’ve been tied up and unable to blog as much as I usually do. All...
Tagged: debt
Beware of the Newest Credit Card Game
ABC’s Good Morning America aired an interesting segment today about credit card companies that are looking at the places people shop to determine credibility. So for example, if the credit card company’s data shows that...
America Needs Financial Education
As you know, I’m very passionate about helping others become financially savvy. I have a strong belief that having a good relationship with money positively affects every area of a person’s life. I was...
Do You Understand The Time Value of Money?
The phrase “time is money” is not just used in terms of a powerful career person talking to his or her subordinates. “Time is Money” is actually a mathematically proven statement that explains the...
9 Ways to Make ’09 Divine!
1. Make managing your debt a top priority. The economy is experiencing turbulence. Eliminating debt is key. Enough said. 2. Decide what you are working toward in your career. If you don’t know where...
Financial Makeover Week 1: Getting Started and The Truth About Minimum Payments
This is the part where you get on the scale and face that scary number. This is also the part of the makeover where you learn Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity: “Insanity is doing...
10 Things You Should Know About Credit Cards
1. Credit Card companies have the right to change your rate at any time. All they need to do is provide 15 days notice. The company hopes you will discard the notice thinking it’s...
The Start of Your 2009 Financial Makeover
As another new year approaches, many of us are reflecting on 2008’s accomplishments. We are also reflecting on things that we would like to change in 2009. For most American’s this consists of making...
Save a "Latte" Money!
I happened to catch a news segment about how Starbucks is being affected by the recession and it got me thinking. First, I love Starbucks and if I could have a dream office, I’d...