October 23, 2009 – 9:15 am
In case you missed them, here are a few of our most popular recent posts. Be sure to check out two of our new recurring themes, the Tuesday Top 5 and Famous Financial Flubs.
Why isn’t college LESS expensive during a recession?
Tuesday Top 5: How to Write a Will
Avoid the Freshman Financial Fifteen
Famous Financial Flubs: Pamela [...]
It may seem like an unlikely thing for a central bank to do — after all, they primarily deal with high-level banking and monetary concerns, not problems facing individuals — but the Fed is making an effort to speak directly to U.S. consumers through its website. Their Consumer Information page contains a number of tips [...]
Good clip on the Today Show this weekend reminding us that starting your own business isn’t just an option for adults. At a time when summer jobs are harder to find, it may be the perfect time to become your own boss. Check out the clip at the MSNBC website.
The editor over at Kiplinger Magazine, Janet Bodnar, has a great column this week about keeping it simple when discussing personal finance with kids.
And it doesn’t hurt that she used data from Econ4U’s most recent survey to make her point!
No matter how little you think you know about money, you still know more than your [...]
On the heels of President Obama’s speech about the economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernake is calling for heightened financial education. Specifically, Bernake addresses racial income gaps and stresses the importance of personal finance literacy and budgeting:
Bernanke also addressed the inequities in wealth between whites and minorities.
“Part of it has to do I think with [...]
WSAV News Channel 3 in Savannah, GA had this useful report yesterday which suggested questions to ask your bank to make sure you are aware of all its conditions and rules. The bulk of the questions are aimed at determining the bank’s policy on overdraft charges. The list is a good one to keep in [...]
February 27, 2009 – 2:48 pm
Michael Stahl’s article in the Kansas City Star considers the bad market for 2009 college graduates and offers some advice for incoming freshmen.
This article made me think. What advice through the lens of personal finance would I give to incoming freshman choosing a major, career, or school?
Here’s three pieces of advice that I would [...]
February 25, 2009 – 12:41 pm
If you are graduating from college in 2009, you’re entering one of the tightest job markets in decades. There’s no question that finding work is tough right now, but there’s no need to panic. Some planning and preparation now can go a long way toward smoothing your transition from school to employment.
Career-advice blogger Lindsey Pollak [...]
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January 6, 2009 – 11:15 am
Video: How Many Millions Are in a Trillion
Does Financial Health Determine Happiness?
Can a Good Credit Score Help You Score?
Should Congress Be Limiting Short-Term Loan Options?
