You may recall one of my goals for One Money Design in 2010 was to find a staff writer who could help contribute and provide value added content here at One Money Design for readers and visitors. Well…I’m pleased to announce the addition of a new staff writer, Lakita (Kita) Humber!
I’ve been following Lakita for a [...]
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Well you might have experienced issues if you visited OMD in the past few days. If so, I thought I would write a quick post to let you know everything is operational again! Woo hoo!
I don’t want to bore you with all the details, but in short, I had a web hosting problem occur this [...]
Friday, March 5, 2010
Paperless financial statements
With new legislation cutting into bank profits for credit card interest and over draft fees, SmartMoney.com says banks would love to see you go paperless, or opt out of receiving a paper bank statement in the mail.
The advantages of going paperless include a smaller chance of identify theft, less clutter and living green. [...]
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Users of personal finance software know there are key features you can’t live without when it comes to automating the management of your personal finances. While the needs of everyone differ and finding the right product is important for your situation, Mvelopes Personal offers some features that put it in the top tier. They seem [...]
Monday, March 1, 2010
Every now and then I’ll write about ways to help you make extra money. I think people are generally always open to the ideas of either increasing their income or reducing expenses. Obviously, both can help in gaining extra momentum along the journey to true financial freedom!
So today, I thought I would write a little bit about [...]
Friday, February 26, 2010
A product I have come to love, yes love, is Crown Mvelopes (Mvelopes Personal). I’ve been using the product for over two years and it’s helped me keep our family spending in order and stay on plan each month.
I really believe this particular product can make a difference for someone in managing money this year. [...]
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Looking back, I know my wife and I made some pretty good decisions before we tied the knot, but there were probably a few things we could have done better. With money being one of the top causes for divorce today (and a whole lot of arguments), I think it makes sense to get marriage [...]
Friday, February 19, 2010
Most people probably won’t think about it until tax preparation time, but the economy has had an impact on the people that prepare taxes too. Plus, there are more online or software solutions out there that let the basic return become a do-it-yourself job. What’s the result? Tax preparation fees have increased this year!
In a [...]
Sunday, February 14, 2010
I’m currently writing a series called “What the Bible Says about Money.” The last post was about saving. To recap, I discussed the importance of saving for challenging times and how it’s foolish to spend all we have.
This week I’m wrapping up the series with common Biblical principles about money and family. Have you ever [...]
Friday, February 12, 2010
This week I received an email announcing Ally Bank Online Savings Account has been rated “Best Online Savings Account” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance for 2009.
The ranking recognizes the best bank accounts that “combine higher yields and convenience.” The email announcement said Kiplinger chose Ally Bank Online Savings Account because it requires “no minimum to open [...]
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The new credit card law went into effect today (2/22/10). There are some steps you can take to hold your bank to the new credit card laws if they don’t follow them.
Most people think about retirement planning requiring financial precision and focus. However, the non financial issues of retirement, as discussed, by Walter Updegrave at CNNMoney.com, are important too! I think this article echos the importance of understanding your purpose and building retirement work years around it.
Credit card companies are putting together new DIY cards as a result of new credit card laws. But, does the ability to pick and choose different features really benefit the customer? Make sure you read the fine print because there are trade-offs and the card companies are still in control.
The Cash Organizer simplifies budgeting and helps you stay in control of your cash spending.
Looking for high yield savings for your emergency fund or other short-term savings? Learn more by reading my Ally Bank High Yield Savings Review .
Having a plan for your money is important. It's good financial stewardship and it helps you stay on track towards your financial goals. Click here to read the post.
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