Kota Bharu Yes, you may get offended. In fact, I think that American stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author and actor Bill Maher has offended almost everyone in America. And, in time, I think it is possible that he could eventually offend everyone else…? Of course, I resorted to Google to find the answer to my question. My first search was to find out who Bill Maher actually likes. I soon become a fan when […]
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Get out of Debt: Supercharge the “debt snowball”
If you have ever looked into strategies for getting out of debt, it is very likely you have heard of the “Debt Snowball.” Author, talk show host and personal finance expert Dave Ramsey is a huge promoter of this strategy. In fact, countless people I have met over the years have used Dave’s advice to become debt-free. Now, perhaps you would […]
Victoria Grant, age 12, exposes the banks
Victoria Grant Exposes the Banks Gasoline was $0.99 cents a gallon in 1998. I remember this because I was broke. I needed money for gas and only had $1.00 in my wallet. That gallon of gasoline actually took me where I wanted to go. Those were the good ol’ days. Just 12 short years later, gasoline is hovering around $4 a gallon […]
Are Credit Unions FDIC Insured?
For anyone who works as a financial professional, it is just a matter of time until they must answer the question, “Are credit unions FDIC Insured?” And yes, I get this question quite often when I am referring folks to their local credit union. Fact is, credit unions have better insurance than the FDIC. To understand how […]
Want to get out of debt? Dave and Selina wanted to be less than “average”
Want to get out of debt? If you ever wondered, How do I get out of debt?, you’re not alone. In fact, you are considered an average household if you have total balances of $16,000 on credit cards alone. For anyone above $16,000–just being “average” could be a big step in the right direction. According to www.creditcards.com, the national average interest rate for credit cards is just under 15%, and a “low” interest card would be 10.4%. Those with “bad […]
How to avoid ATM fees
How to avoid ATM fees $7,000,000,000. Yup, it is likely that ATM fees alone will generate 7 billion dollars in revenue this year for the banks. My question to you is “How much of that 7 billion will come from your bank account?” I spent hours surfing the Internet looking for “good advice” on ways to keep more […]
How to Find a Credit Union
How to Find a Credit Union Perhaps you are still on the fence about firing your bank, to find a credit union? You may be asking, “Does a credit union require a special membership?” I had the same question when I decided to transfer my money from Wells Fargo to the Burbank Federal Credit Union. When I moved my money there […]
Credit Unions: Better than a Bank by Far
Credit Unions: Better than a bank by far What is a credit union anyway? Well it is simply a better alternative to using a bank. At a credit union you are an “owner/member” instead of just a “$” sign. When a big bank makes profit from fees on your checking or savings account, from charging you overdraft fees […]
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