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Ally: New Bank on the Block
There is a new bank on the block that seems to be making waves as all the other banks flounder. Some are starting to recover but Ally Bank was able to jump in when the getting was good. They also have the unique position in having a perfect traffic record if only because they are [...]
43 Things About Money That You Probably Don’t Know
One of the more recurring things that seems to come up when I talk to people about how they can maintain their income, bills, investments, retirement and over all wealth is: self education. There is nothing more powerful or fundamental than learning on your own about what the proper way to managing cash. [...]
MYM Series: Wall Street Bailout Explanation 2 of 4
Understanding the Crisis: Timeline of Failure & Who’s at Fault?
How did we ever get to the point of needing $700 billion dollars from the Federal Government? Were the regulators asleep at the switch or were they simply out smarted by the markets? Did greed win over principles on Wall Street? These are great questions [...]
MYM Series: Wall Street Bailout Explanation 1 of 4
You’ve heard the news; Wall Street’s biggest financial institutions are in need of a major financial Government backed bailout in order to stay afloat. What does this actually mean? How will it affect me? Why should the taxpayers pay for the Wall Streets errors? What are the pros and cons of such a bailout?
My day [...]
15 of the Most Famous Quotes About Money
“True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
“When a man’s stomach is full it makes no difference whether he is rich or poor” – Euripides
“I am a poor man, but I have this consolation: I am poor by accident, not by design” – Josh Billings
“Credit is a system whereby [...]
Mortgage Buster: Scam or Savior?
We were recently approached with an interesting question regarding making interest payments. While there are many different ways of manipulating money, the absolute hardest way is to manipulate it to the advantage of the average consumer or homeowner. The house is stacked against us and we are given the pesky task of paying interest on [...]
Frugal Things To Do In Washington, DC
The MoneyLifeNetwork occasionally does contests, events and other fun projects and this is the latest…Frugal Things To Do In…Your City, State. We have the distinct honor of providing information on fun and frugal things to do in Washington, DC. I have to tell you, that we got lucky here as there is more to do [...]
Ask Us Anything!
We have decided to open the mail bag for comments and are curious to know more about our readers as well as field some of the tough questions out there regarding finance, be it personal, stock market or otherwise. What are you curious about? What is weighing heavy on your mind? Looking for a plan [...]
The Best Way to Save Money While in Vegas
OK gang, I am back. I took a little time off away from work, away from this site, away from the Metro, away from just about everything. I went to Vegas.
Now hold on, before you flood my inbox about how an author for a large personal finance site like this gets off going to Vegas, [...]
Become a Millionaire in 30 Years with your Current Salary
Earn it, save it, invest it, and retire. Seem too easy? Well, it really is easy when you simplify it like this, but in actuality, becoming wealthy doesn’t have to be hard. To become a millionaire, you don’t have to win the lottery, own a business or be the boss. Why not? Consider this, if [...]
Save Money This Fourth of July Weekend
Yes! It’s finally here, a three-day weekend filled with food, friends, family, and fun. Don’t let the dragging economy ruin your plans this Fourth of July; try some of these methods to keep your holiday fun in your budget…
1) Eat reasonably. You don’t have to impress your friends and family with giant steaks, fancy fish, [...]
The Pros and Cons of the iPhone 3G
There are few pieces of technology that have been hyped, promoted and sold in record breaking numbers than the iPhone. Now, there is a new shiny toy: the iPhone 3G. This new miraculous device is going to make the previous iPhone seem like small place holder in the realm of mobile devices. And will [...]
Is Your Patience Tanking with the Market?
If you have been paying any attention to the markets lately, then you probably have noticed the huge fluctuations the past couple of weeks. Key market events, like the Fed’s decision to keep the interest rate idle, and the rise and fall of the price of oil, seem to mean more to investors than companies actual [...]
The Joy’s of Three Paycheck Months
July is around the corner, and for Ben and I, this means a three paycheck month! Many employers, like ours, pay their employees using a 26 pay period cycle versus the traditional 24. Of course, this means each check is a little less, but twice a year we get the third magical paycheck. These extra paychecks feel [...]
How Will T-Mobile @Home Save Me Money?
If you are a current T-Mobile customer, then there is a great deal waiting for you. T-Mobile @Home is a new solution to your home phone needs.
This new phone service allows T-Mobile customers to stay connected using their home number. It has unlimited nationwide calling for only $10 a month, with a 2 year service [...]
