Archive for April, 2010
How Do I Take Charge of My Finances?
It`s not a pretty picture. Mounting debt can leave one feeling helpless and depressed. Your back is against the wall and you have nowhere to turn to for help. Sound familiar? A lot of us have or are there right now. But, there is hope. Here are four steps you can take to get yourself [...]
Am I a Bad Person if I Splurge Once In A While?
While some would grit their teeth and say that`s not good� you might be surprised at this next bit of advice: Do it, but not too much. People who live by a strict budget and do not allow for the small, occasional indulgences are generally viewed as boring, predictable and miserly. You should at least [...]
What Options Are Available to Me in Paying Off My College Loan?
You made it through college. Congratulations. Oh, and now it is time to begin paying back that monumental student loan for many years to come. While graduating from college is an exciting time, the reality of the cost of that education can bring one crashing back to earth quickly. But, you are not without options. [...]
How Do I Navigate Uncertain Financial Times?
There is no doubt that we live in uncertain times especially financially. We honestly do not know where we will be as a nation just a few weeks from now. That is an incredibly scary thought for many people who stand to lose a lot of money if things continue to get worse. So, is [...]
I Can Get Free Money For My Retirement?
Free money for retirement. Sounds too good to be true, right? The reality is that it is out there, but some people are not taking advantage of it. It is like looking at a $20 bill on the sidewalk, but not picking it up. Who would do that? We are speaking, of course, about the [...]
New Pampers from Procter and Gamble Under Scrutiny (NYSE: PG)
In an attempt to make disposable diapers more comfortable, convenient and green Procter and Gamble recently introduced a new line of Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers. The new Pampers use Dry Max technology which is intended to make the diapers thinner, more comfortable and more absorbent, however many parents are complaining it is actually doing more [...]
JetBlue Plans To Add Services To Washington D.C. Area (NASDAQ: JBLU)
JetBlue Airways announced plans to add several nonstop flights from Reagan Washington National Airport in a press release dated April 28, 2010. This will be the third airport that will be serviced by JetBlue Airways in the Washington area. Plans include adding seven daily nonstop flights to Logan International Airport in Boston. In addition each [...]
What money-saving things can I do to my house to improve efficiency?
Ah, here we are back to the cold weather months for much of the US. Those who live in the deep South do not have the added burden of heating their homes in the winter. But it is an annual jolt to many budgets which causes us to look for ways to save money and [...]
What Steps Do I Need to Take to Get On Solid Financial Ground?
Learning how to live on a budget will force you to manage your debt and spending. Want financial security? With a small amount of planning, you can have it. Reduce your debt, cut expenses, while making saving and investing a habit. You`ll be on your way to reaching financial goals before you know it. Where [...]
Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) Back in Running with Palm Purchase?
Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has agreed to acquire Palm, Inc for close to $1.2 billion to put them in the running in the smartphone market according to Businessweek.com. HP’s current smart phone, the iPaq, hasn’t been doing as good as its competitors. Now with the addition of the Palm, HP will also get the patent line up [...]
What Advice Would You Give Towards Insuring Loans?
Wise consumers know that protecting what they own is smart in order to prevent a financial loss. Whether or not it is a wise decision to choose optional insurance is based on several factors Most major purchase loans either require insurance or at least give the option to purchase insurance as a means of protection. [...]
Sprint (NYSE:S) Still Losing Out But Not As Bad
Sprint (NYSE: S) has not been doing very well in the last three years but it seems its losses are getting slower. The company remains hopeful it can bring back the postpaid customer interest it seems to keep losing. In the past quarter, Sprint lost 75,000 wireless subscribers which is actually good news for the [...]
eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) Jumps into Frugal Fashions
eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) is stepping out into the world of fashion. While the site has always been a favorite of frugal fashionistas, it has developed an entire section devoted to consumer fashions. The company has added a new ‘Fashion’ tab to their auction site that leads to the Fashion Vault. The company hopes to improve [...]
JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) Getting Out of Tax Refund Loans
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) has decided that funding tax refund loans no longer aligns with their future growth plans. The company has yet to announce it publicly but the trade journal, American Banker, provided a report on the loan stoppage today. JPMorgan has financed tax refund loans for approximately 13,000 independent US tax preparation services. [...]
Toyota (NYSE: TM) Recalls Sequoias for Stability Problem
If you are driving an early 2003 Toyota Sequoia model vehicle, it is time for you to check in with your local dealership. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) has issued a recall on about 50,000 of the sold vehicles due to an electronic issue. This recall was announced by Toyota who said the vehicles need [...]
General Electric (NYSE: GE) CEO Theorizes on Recovery
Jeff Immelt, Chief Executive of General Electric (NYSE: GE) thinks it’s going to take much more than consumers getting out and spending money to pull the US economy out of the recession. The CEO believes it will be an overall investment by businesses to help turn the corner. Investors at the recent shareholders meeting were [...]
Hertz To Buy Dollar Thrifty (NYSE: HTZ, DTG)
In a press release available on the official website of Hertz Global Holding, Inc. the announcement was made that a “definitive agreement providing for Hertz to acquire Dollar Thrifty for the purchase price of $41.00 per share, in a mix of cash and Hertz common stock, based on Friday’s closing stock price”. According to the [...]
Walmart Foundation Awards $2 Million Grant To Ways to Work Organization (NYSE: WMT)
Ways to Work, Inc. is a nonprofit lending organization that offers small loans to low-income families. These loans are intended to help family members cover unexpected expenses that would otherwise interfere with their ability to keep a job or stay in school, as stated on the Ways to Work website. The majority of loans are [...]
Malware Threatens Users of Apple iPad (NASDAQ: AAPL)
The popularity of the Apple iPad has surpassed all expectations, selling over half a million devices in the first week available in the United States. So many orders have been submitted that Apple decided to delay the international launch of the iPad. With so many people jumping on board the iPad band wagon, it was [...]
More Product Leaks from Dell (NASDAQ: DELL)– Convertible Netbook Tablet and Looking Glass Tablet with Android, Tegra and TV Tuner
Last week we reported on the upcoming smartphones from Dell, the Dell Thunder, Lightning and Smoke. Now, Engadget.com has reported that a 7 inch tablet with a NVIDIA Tegra chip called the Dell Looking Glass is scheduled for release in November; and a convertible netbook tablet with an 11 inch display scheduled for release in [...]
Should I Rent or Buy a House?
It sounds like an easy question for most people, but is it really? You might be surprised at the answer. The conventional wisdom told you that with renting, you were throwing your money away. The reason is because you could be building up equity into a home with each payment. Not to mention the tax [...]
Bank of America’s (NYSE: BAC) Lending and Investing Initiative Report Shows Almost $150 Billion Credit Lent in the First Quarter
Bank of America(NYSE: BAC) has extended nearly $150 billion in credit for the first quarter of 2010, making them the largest lender of credit of any United States Bank. The Lending and Investigating Initiative Report which is issued quarterly details the money was lent in the form of $70 billion in first mortgages and 77,000 [...]
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD), Panera Bread, Cheesecake Factory Among Restaurants Reporting Increased Sales
For more than a year, many American diners have been avoiding fast food and restaurants in an effort to save money. Finally, it seems that people are starting to splurge a little on their meals again, and are hitting up the restaurants with a little more frequency. Business is far from where it was before [...]
To Buy or Not to Buy a Car?
The recent economic crisis has brought about buying opportunities that are advantageous to those who are in a position to capitalize. One of these areas is buying a new or used vehicle. Because car sales are down all over dealers lots are full of new and used vehicles that are sitting and waiting for buyers. [...]
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Upgrades Netbook for Kids
Student education technology gets an upgrade in 2010 with Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announcing its launch of the fourth-generation Classmate PC for the educational market. The latest generation’s design has been upgraded based on extensive feedback the company has received from educators and provides students and teachers alike with comprehensive learning tools and resources in and [...]
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) Takes $7 Million to Charlotte’s PGA Tour
If any company were to spend millions of dollars on an event partnership, how many of those companies would be happy to sit in the background and hope no one mentioned their name through the course of the event? That’s just what Wells Fargo is hoping for during the PGA stop at Charlotte. This year’s [...]
Burger King (NYSE: BKC) Gets Ready for $1 Icee Promotion
Burger King Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BKC) is ready for the summer. The fast-food restaurant has been working hard to bring in new customers by providing affordable menu options, many of them costing just a dollar. With the bad economy and high unemployment, fast food chains have suffered for months. Now many of the industry leaders [...]
This was a great article. I was just trying to figure out how my family could set up a budget ...
I find that I can nickle and dime myself to death! 
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