How Did the Top 1 Percent Get So Rich?

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

There has been a lot of conversation in the news recently about the Occupy Wall Street protests and the idea of the 1 percent (i.e. the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans at the very top of the income scale) and the 99 percent (i.e.the rest of America). One of ...

Discover More Card Offers $150 Holiday Bonus

Monday, November 14th, 2011

I reviewed the Citi Diamond Preferred Card last week because theyre running a special holiday promotion that offers $200 cash back after you spend $500 online during the first 3 months.  While this a great sign-up bonus, I personally wouldnt use the card for anything more than scoring a ...

Credit Card Processor in Texas Donates to Schools

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Education budgets around the country are experiencing federal and state cuts, making it difficult for schools to get the resources they need to provide a quality education to students. Cutting back non-essential spending and school fundraisers can only go so far to make up the gaps in funding. School ...

5 Ways the Neighborhood You Buy in Matters

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

We all hope our homes will hold their value over time, but in the short-term, home values often fluctuate up or down depending on a myriad of factors. Much of the value of a home correlates with the neighborhood and surrounding area in which it is located. Five ways that characteristics of your neighborhood may contribute to a change in ...

Small Business Saturday is Back: Get $25 or More on Nov. 26th!

Monday, October 17th, 2011

October 21st, 2011  My favorite Saturday of the year is back! For the 2nd year in a row, American Express is sponsoring Small Business Saturday on November 26th, the day after Black Friday.  If you missed out in 2010, dont make the same mistake again.  This promotion is ...