For the third year in a row the Red Cross conducted a national holiday giving survey. They polled more than a thousand people about their plans for spending and charitable giving over the holiday season. This year the survey found that 45 percent of people plan to cut back on spending on travel and holiday … [Read more...]
Holiday Can be Good Time for Family Financial Talks
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The holidays are typically full of family time. You spend more time with family during this portion of the year than any other. In fact, it may be the only time you see some relatives face to face. That's why some experts say you should take some time to do something more important than eating turkey … [Read more...]
Poll: Americans Eliminating Personal Debt and Expect Government To Do the Same
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Eight in ten Americans believe the federal debt and deficit have a powerful play on their personal finances. The new poll found that Americans are increasingly developing strong feelings about reducing the deficit and stimulus spending. The 10th quarterly Allstate-National Journal Heartland Monitor Poll … [Read more...]
Are Bank Fees Less at Credit Unions?
October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Bank of America just announced that 38.7 million of its customers will soon receive a $5 fee for swiping their debit cards. The Credit Union National Association is responding with a call to consumers, saying there is another option where fees are lower and service is better. "We want consumers to know … [Read more...]
Survey: Dogs Eating Up Their Share of the Household Budget
September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new survey in honor of National Dog Week finds that while consumers are cutting many things out of their budgets, they're not forgetting about Fido. A survey from CouponCabin.com found that nearly seven in ten adult American dog owners are not letting economic ups and downs effect their dog care spending. … [Read more...]
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Extended
November 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The United States House of Representatives voted to extend unemployment benefits to the nation’s jobless. Initial unemployment claims continue to rise even as those first losing their jobs now face losing their unemployment benefits. The rising unemployment is yet another sign there will be what is … [Read more...]
Pay Off Debts before Making Investments
October 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
As most people are aware of, the economy of America has been slumping recently, and this is something that not only affects everybody living here, but is also the result of collective habits that encourage stunted growth or even a recession. Although some factors are outside the influence of the US, … [Read more...]