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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Friday, October 23, 2009
Bible Money Matters is a faith and personal finance blog that I’ve been following on a regular basis since earlier this year. Pete, the owner, produces some great content and I know he has done a lot to enrich and bless lives through sharing his wisdom in the area of personal finance. His belief that faith [...]
Friday, October 9, 2009
Banks build personal finance solutions On my bus ride home this week I opened up my copy of Business Week magazine and read Big Banks Take a Hint from Mint.com. Apparently, banks are following Mint’s lead in building personal finance solutions that feed a market of people, now more than ever interested in budgeting and managing money. Mint [...]
Thursday, October 1, 2009
This week I spent three days in a corporate training environment learning about critical thinking. I won’t break down the training for you (you can relax now), but I do want to share an organization tip that might just help simplify your work life. One tool used in training was a problem solving technique. Knowing well [...]
Friday, August 28, 2009
I’ve been thinking about my time management and priorities this week. There are a few areas in which I need to get back into shape! Physically, I’ve neglected exercise too much recently, so it’s time to get back into a consistent routine. What am I doing about that? Well, they key for me is to put [...]
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Personal finance blog community This week, I’m grateful for some new personal finance blogging relationships. I’ve found the personal finance blogging community to be quite open, welcoming and helpful to readers and fellow bloggers. And isn’t the community of readers and bloggers what blogging is all about? I think so. For instance, I recently was able to [...]
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Whew! After returning to work from vacation, writing personal finance blog posts and doing some financial counseling work, this is a well earned weekend! I can’t wait for some relaxation! Well, not exactly. My wife left town today to go to a women’s church retreat. For her, it’s a great opportunity to fellowship, make new [...]
Friday, August 7, 2009
What a great week! I’ve enjoyed being on vacation which has allowed me to spend time with my family and do a lot I’ve wanted to do with the One Money Design website for a while now. Special thanks to the new visitors and returning readers this week. New at One Money Design One Money Design got a new [...]
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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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