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Increase In ATM Fees Might Make Me Switch Banks

What's worse than your bank already charging you monthly fees and possibly closing? How about an increase in ATM fees? Banks are raising their bank fees to make some of the money they've lost over the years due t…
Why I Think Credit Cards Are Better Than Cash

Whenever someone hears that I own three credit cards, they look at me and wonder why? I’ve stopped trying to explain the reasons why. So I’ll just list the reasons why I continue to pay with my credit card and…
When The Recession & Job Losses Start To Hit Home

Not many will understand the effects of the recession unless it hits home. I didn't understand either until one of my friends was recently notified she might be laid off. She was part of a new group of teachers…
The Advantages Of Being Broke With No Money

I was talking to a friend of mine last night about his lack of motivation for job hunting. He currently has a crummy job at a day care center working 15-20 hours a week. He says he’s fine with the way things…
If I'm Not Worth Any Money, What Am I Worth?

Last week I finally found out my worth. I’m worth a girl with bachelors degree from NYU, studying to be a doctor, is 2 years younger than me, smarter than me and looks gorgeous. You’re probably wondering what hell i…
Do You Really Understand The Meaning Of Being Frugal?

I keep hearing, “I need to be more frugal” or “I need to find ways to save money” more and more each day. What bothers me is, many people don’t really understanding the meaning of frugal. They automatically assum…
Prez Caps CEO Salary, But Is The Amount Of Money Still Too Much?

Barack Obama is doing everything he can to make sure the Wall Street CEO's are not robbing tax payers, by putting a salary cap of $500,00 for top executives of companies getting money from the $700 Billion bailout p…
I Want People To Spend Money, But Everyone Wants To Save

The U.S. Government released two reports today that said consumers are saving more and spending less since the recession started. “If households are shying away from spending, what’s going to cause businesses to s…
My Friend Wants Credit, But I Don't Want To Give Him The Money

I keep telling my friend, I refuse to give him money. He’s been trying to get a second job but can’t seem to find one at the moment. He’s still in school and is struggling to pay rent while working only 15 hours…
Choosing A Supermarket: Expensive & Quick or Cheap & Long Waits

One of the toughest decisions when going shopping for food is not only cost but also where to go to find the cheapest deals. Around my apartment there are 3 big supermarkets, Path Mark, Associated and Pioneer.…