Capital One Buys ING

Years ago when ING Bank was still fairly new it was a frequent topic of conversation on some online message boards that I frequented. I was ready to have my meager savings earn a better interest rate so I opened an account using a referral code a forum buddy supplied. The referral code gave me $20 and my forum friend $10. I have had no complaints about my savings account with ING. I do wish I could open another saving account and get another $20. ING started offering checking accounts and I jumped to open one. I wanted the convenience … Continue reading →

Del Taco to Come to DFW

We’ve lived in Texas for about five-and-a-half years. One of the things we decided when we moved here was that we wanted to try new restaurants and new stores. We wanted to embrace Texas and leave California behind. Super Walmart and Super Target had not yet entered the market where we lived in California, so I embraced them completely. It was such a novelty to do all my shopping in one location. I was used to shopping at Target for non-grocery items and being able to save on groceries too was such a bonus. Everything at Super Target is so … Continue reading →

Borders Books Bankruptcy

It’s been big news here in the Dallas Metroplex that Borders Books is closing 19 area stores. Borders is going through bankruptcy. I hate when I hear that stores I enjoy are in trouble. I’ve shopped at one of the stores that’s closing. What’s funny is when Starbucks announced that it was closing a large number of stores, more of them kept being built in our area. I am so happy that those stores opened. I’m a reader. I grew up in a family of readers. Bookstores have always been a part of the places where I like to shop. … Continue reading →

Million Dollar Money Drop

I used to be a game show junkie. I always wanted to be on Wheel of Fortune and thought I’d be good at it. An ex-boyfriend and I went on Shop ‘til you Drop together and won almost everything. Who Wants to be a Millionaire was the last great game show for me. Regis Philbin was a good host and the game was fun to watch. It was a hard game to play so I didn’t kid myself that I’d be good on it. Lingo was played with a partner and the teams had to build five-letter words. I wanted … Continue reading →

Weekly Recap for May 18 to May 24

With all the news about the poor economy, we all need a few Investment Strategies in a Volatile Economy. Just because things are tougher these days, it doesn’t mean you can’t still get ahead. No matter how old you are or how strapped you are for cash, you should always keep your Retirement and Future Plans in mind. When you are in your prime working years, it is the best time to arrange for the future. If you are nearing retirement years and just realized you may not have enough saved for the day you stop working, then it is … Continue reading →

February 25 – March 2nd — Weekly Review

We have had a special guest blogger here on Money, so I wanted to take a few minutes to give some highlights of the week! This week started with a great article from Courtney, our guest blogger. She discusses the struggle between her husband and his opinion of credit. In Change your Thinking, learn how Courtney discovered the differences between needs and wants. With so much discussion about the stock market in the news, I figured it would benefit us all to learn a little more about the main economic indicator: the Dow Jones. No Fees is a reminder to … Continue reading →

Money Week in Review Oct. 28 – Nov. 3rd

Whenever you see a great price on an item or a gift with purchase, keep in mind that these are advertising methods to help businesses make money. While they can be good for the business, they may not be so good for your pocketbook. In Miriam’s article this week she asks us, just How Much Are You Paying for the Perks? Whether it be a luxury item or a special offer, it is important to ask yourself some of these important questions. We would like to sit back and say money is all about math and numbers. But the reality … Continue reading →

Money Week in Review October 21 – 27

In Money Discussions, Debbie mentions the importance of having both regular weekly conversations and a more serious semi-annual meeting about money. These quick discussions help keep you on task, but the formal meetings ensure you are taking time to adequately plan for long term goals. Debbie reminds us all how much fun and educational the game of Monopoly is for a family. For kids four and older, the game can be an entertaining way to teach some valuable financial lessons that go beyond just saving and spending. Remember it is important to not only teach our kids how to manage … Continue reading →

Money Week in Review October 14 – 20

In Measure of Success Debbie offers great insight on what it really means to be successful with your money. She also gives suggestions to help you be truly successful with your money. In 10 Ways to Spend Fun Money Miriam shares her favorite ways to spend her free money. She also asks for your suggestions. What do you like to spend your fun money on? In Do You Have a Dream Salary? Miriam points out that making a lot of money is not going to solve your financial problems. It is important to manage your money so that you can … Continue reading →

Money Week in Review Oct. 7 – 13th

Ever wondered how the terms bear and bull work in relationship to the stock market? Maybe you are curious about how these animals came to represent an economic function? Check out the answers to these questions in Bear or Bull. You have been saving frantically for some financial goal, what should you do when you finally get there? While some may imagine Smashing Your Piggy Bank, Miriam has some more sound advice in this article. With all this money talk about saving, budgeting and getting out of debt, do you ever feel guilty when you want to simply splurge on … Continue reading →