Archive for 'Ways to Save'
Finance Tips in Latest FDIC Consumer Newsletter
Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 by Adam Weight.
The latest issue of FDIC Consumer News offers consumer tips on organizing and simplifying finances to save time, reduce stress and save money on fees. The newsletter also covers small-business lending, new Internet frauds and unlimited insurance for non-interest-bearing transaction accounts.
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Adding Value to Your Home
Posted on 14. Jun, 2010 by Adam Weight.
I recently took on a few projects to add value to my home—some remodeling in my basement and a kitchen facelift. These were big projects that took time, hard work, and money. I learned a few things in the process that I wish I’d have known sooner.
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The Myth of the Deaf Banker
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by Adam Weight.
Perhaps it’s due to all of the noise and chaos in the market today. Maybe it’s because of the “stuffy” stereotype assigned to bankers. But whatever the cause, I’m here to tell you that not all bankers are deaf.
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Manage Your Accounts Wisely and Guard Against Fees
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Adam Weight.
During these challenging economic times, consumers are making tough financial choices–more so than they have ever had to do in the past. We want to be sure that consumers manage their accounts wisely, and avoid unnecessary fees.
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Savings Rate at 14-Year High (Duh)
Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Adam Weight.
The economic stimulus plan was aimed at increasing spending to support the economy, but according to a recent report, much of the increase in real disposable incomes went into savings. Are we supposed to be surprised?
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A Fortune of Frugality
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Adam Weight.
In my efforts to be somewhat frugal, I have found a great little Chinese take-out restaurant within walking distance of my office with great food at a great price. In the fortune cookie that came with my meal today I received the following: “You shouldn’t…
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Summer Travel and Vacation Budgeting
Posted on 21. May, 2009 by Adam Weight.
If your kids are like mine, they have made you keenly aware of the fast-approaching summer break. And with the summer kick-off holiday of Memorial Day just a few days’ away, summer travel and vacation plans are being completed at a feverish pace. So here are some things to keep in mind, lest you overspend and end up with a year’s worth of debt for your freewheeling ways.
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