In the past, we’ve discussed the best online high-yield savings account, covered the basics of certificates of deposit, and even explored the beauty of Roth IRAs. But we’ve never talked about checking accounts.
Many people believe checking accounts are the dinosaurs of the banking world. They’re not...
Thanks to everyone who came to my presentation at the library yesterday. Speaking to an audience isn’t one of my natural strengths, but I had a lot of fun, and I’m eager to improve for the future. Next time: less personal history and more Big Picture! (And far more preparation.)...
This is tip #10 of the Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge.
Today’s tip is to use the perks offered by your car insurance, credit card, and even your job — the ones most people ignore.
Think about the places you belong to as a member: your credit card,...
This is tip #11 of the Save $1,000 in 30 Days Challenge.
Today’s tip is to never pay retail prices for clothes again using some sites you’ve heard of, and a bunch of sites I bet you haven’t.
How much do you spend per year on clothes? Think carefully...
Internet con artists are clever. Even smart people can be duped sometimes. Even those who keep active watch against scams and schemes can make mistakes.
As I checked e-mail this morning, I was baffled by a notice from Paypal. “Your eCheck payment of $29.90 USD to jdroth@xxxx.com has been deposited...
No personal finance links tonight! I need to take care of some housekeeping before we move on to talk more about money management.
Television appearances
For those of you in the Portland area, I’ll be making a couple of television appearances this week. First up is a series of segments...
You understand that getting involved in social media is something you need to do. As a marketing or communications professional, you already understand the inherent value in giving your customers a clearer voice and connecting with the people who want to know your brand better.
And that also means going...
