Eric LeGrand Will Inspire You Every Day
Also in 2012, LeGrand was honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPY awards. (The Jimmy V Award was named after Jimmy Valvano, the legendary college coach...
The Real Cost of Carrying Credit Card Debt
It’s definitely easier to use a credit card when shopping. You don’t have to worry about carrying cash, and if you and your spouse share a bank account, you can...
The Temptation of the 6-Year Car Loan
Thinking of financing a new car? A 6-year car loan with those low monthly payments may seem like a great idea, but beware of the risks.
Retirement Planning For The Young(ish)
Now, young in the retirement planning world is a lot different than the real world, maybe even more so in this economy. And, of course retirement planning for a “young”...
Stock Bubble Or Nice Bull Market?
Economic News, Savings & Investment
Well, of course, if one knew the answer to that then making money in the markets would be easy. There is an old saying on Wall Street that bull markets...
PrimeRates Market Talk: No Jobs Report — Wall Street Screams, Main Street Yawns
While the cable news channels scream their heads off at the inhumanity of it all, the average person seems to have seen this movie one too many times before. The...
Is an Eighth Grader Too Young for a Credit Card?
For many 18 and 19-year-olds, getting a credit card is a rite of passage into adulthood. And as parents, it may come as no surprise when your older teens start...
Jobless Claims Up But LessThan Forecast
Department of Labor (DOL) data show that initial jobless claims for the week ending September 28 increased 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 308,000. The number fell below the consensus forecast...
Winterizing Your Home – Spend Some Time and Save Some Money
It’s not too early to think about the upcoming winter and your heating bills. If you spend some time now and do some relatively easy (and fairly inexpensive) things around...
Getting the Most for Your Trade-in
If you’re buying a new car, you may be looking to trade-in your old one. Learn how to get the most money for your trade-in.
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