Asians Becoming Better At Their Personal Finance

Posted on March 2nd, 2011 by admin and filed under News

The latest survey by Citi Fin-Q points out that, Asian consumers have become smarter in handling their personal finance.
It points out that a staggering 52% believe that they are well informed about …

Financial Planners Come Under the Scanner

Posted on January 6th, 2011 by admin and filed under News

A six-month study for the need to regulate financial planners by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has commenced, and is expected to be completed in 2011. This study is being driven by a prov…

Social Security: Still The Safest Net In Personal Finance

Posted on September 9th, 2010 by admin and filed under News, Tips and Tricks

Many have underappreciated the Social Security system and some even criticize it as being just like a con scheme where new investments are being used to pay out the old investments.

Some say that w…

Bank Of America To Launch Online Accounts With Fees

Posted on July 18th, 2010 by admin and filed under Balancing Your Checkbook, News

Bank of America Corp is planning to introduce an online bank account that will charge $8.95 monthly for paper statements and using tellers. The new type of account is seen by many as a means to make u…

Say Goodbye To Free Checking Accounts

Posted on June 25th, 2010 by admin and filed under Balancing Your Checkbook, News

The end is near for free checking accounts. Most banks will begin charging customers monthly maintenance fees if there isn't enough activity going on in a checking account. Customers will either h…

Most Pay Increases Reserved For Top Employees

Posted on June 23rd, 2010 by admin and filed under Job Decisions, News

Many companies are devoting bigger shares of pay increases to their top-performing employees. Managers are trying to use their money more wisely and the way they see it, they need to invest more in th…

Unemployed People Hit With A Double Whammy

Posted on June 19th, 2010 by admin and filed under Job Decisions, News

When you're out of a job, you really don't want to be told that you can't even apply for the few job openings that are in the market. However, some companies and recruiters are doing just …

Penalty Fees On Credit Cards, Capped

Posted on June 17th, 2010 by admin and filed under Credit Card Debts, News

Here's good news for most credit card holders: penalties will soon be limited and charges for those who don't use their cards will be eliminated soon!

Most of these charges have been review…