How important is honesty to you when it comes to your finances? According to many studies that I have read people lie to their spouses about money quite often. They lie about how much they’re earning, spending and even saving. But a new study done in the UK shows that financial fidelity is extremely important [...]
Are gas prices slowing down your summer travel plans? According to a new poll from USA TODAY and Gallup, most families are still planning a summer getaway. More than six in ten say they need to get out of town for a while– even if it means paying more. Of those polled, most expect to [...]
During my lunch break yesterday I caught Richard Lustig’s visit to the Rachael Ray Show. Richard has won the lottery several times. His first win came in 1992 as he faced a stack of medical bills and a leaky roof. He decided to play a Millionaire Magic scratch-off ticket and ended up winning $10,000 which [...]
According to a new nationwide survey by Citibank, Americans are on a new mission to save. Seventy-three percent say that saving is either extremely or very important. Hart Research Associates conducted the survey and found that many Americans have made lifestyle changes in an effort to save more. Here’s what they found: * 52% are [...]
Do you pray at work? Chances are the answer is yes, but you may be surprised at how many of your co-workers are likely praying as well. A recent article in the Washington Post interviewed Jeanna Ray, a website manager who is among the 61 percent of Americans who say they pray every day. Jeanna [...]
This week’s Twitter Tuesday Profile is a 27-year-old professional who spent seven years enrolled in higher education. Now he and his wife are wading through piles of debt, chronicling their journey at brokeprofessionals.com and through Twitter, @brokeprofession. They live in the cheapest apartment they could find with their three-year-old dog in New Jersey. OODC: How [...]
According to financial pro Jean Chatzky, 2011 could be a pricey year. Here are the ten things she says you should expect to pay more for: 1. Chocolate: Cocoa prices are up 30% this year and are expected to continue to go up. 2. Cars: In 2010, the government helped lower the cost of cars [...]
The new year is approaching quickly. I love to use this time of year to refocus and revamp my goals. It’s great to start a year off with a fresh perspective and an innovative plan. I spent a couple of hours during my holiday travels working up my plan for 2011. This included goals relating [...]
I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a lot of friends and family members who are in bad financial situations. Some have lost jobs. Others seem to have just made bad decisions about the way they handle their budget. For family members I have that are struggling to make ends meet while affording medications [...]