This Week
Are Credit Cards Rewarding?
May 04, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: This Week
Credit cards have always been a controversial topic when it comes to personal finance. Some people think you should avoid them altogether, while others believe the rewards of having them are solid.
Neuromarketing and You, the Consumer
May 05, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: This Week
As the economy evolves and consumers purchasing habits change with time, marketers have found amazing ways to try to stay ahead of the game. As consumers, I think all of us should be aware of the realities of today’s advertising world.
Exceptionally Low Interest Rates
April 29, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: This Week
The big news on Wall Street today was that the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates near 0%. In their monetary policy statement the FOMC said that they plan on keeping interest rates exceptionally low for an extended period of time.
Paring Back For Retirement
April 27, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: This Week
Retiring comfortably isn’t a quick and easy process, but it is something that everyone wants to be able to do. I found Smart Money author Diana Ransom’s article “Paring Back So You Can Retire Comfortably” to be a great read. The article does a solid job of showing people where they might be able trim expenses to boost their nest egg.
Health Care Legislation Confusion
April 23, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: This Week
As the health care legislation passed through the congress and President Obama signed it into law, everyone knew there would be plenty of changes in the system. No matter how you feel politically about the changes, it would be wise to start preparing yourself. A potential downfall of a new program like this is the scam artists who use the public’s lack of knowledge to generate unscrupulous profits.
How to Spend Your Tax Refund
April 15, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: This Week
Tax Day is finally complete and many Americans are breathing slightly easier today. While I won’t make you think about taxes for next year, I do want you to think about exactly what should be done with your tax refund you will be receiving for 2010. The average tax refund was about $3,000 this year, much higher than normal.
Tax Time 2010
April 12, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: This Week
This time of the year just about everyone is scrambling to get their taxes completed and sent in. About half of all Americans file their tax returns after April 1st, so if you are just finishing up as the deadline looms, you aren’t alone.
Greenspan and the Economic Meltdown
April 07, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: This Week
Today was an interesting day on Capitol Hill as former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan was grilled by a government panel about his possible role in the economic meltdown in late 2008. This was part of a series of investigations into what exactly pushed the economy over the edge and caused the huge credit crisis.
Five Money Books Worth Every Penny
March 13, 2010 by Aaron Smith | Category: This Week
This past week MSN Money writer Liz Pulliam Weston put together a list of five “money” books that are worth every penny you would spend on them. It’s a piece that is definitely worthy of your attention, since all of us need to stay current on the best approaches to managing money today.
