Spring cleaning used to mean dusting blinds, cleaning closets, and scrubbing floorboards. Our homes may have looked better, but what about our finances? If we are going to commit to deep cleaning our homes and our mental state, we should…
PowerWallet — You’re Safe With Us!
The most important feature PowerWallet offers is our triple level security. We know how important your money is to you and that is why we have created a tool so powerful it not only helps you manage your money…
Tips for keeping your valuables secure when traveling.
Nothing can spoil a relaxing vacation quicker than losing your money or falling victim to a thief. We spend so much time planning our trips and researching “must see” spots but rarely consider what we would do if we…
Cut the Cable!
Are you still paying ridiculous amounts on a cable bill? Are you tired of being surprised by a cable bill that is no longer at $29.99 after only a few months of service? Do you feel like you really don’t…
Avoid Identity Theft this Tax Season
In 2011 the IRS confirmed that nearly 1 million fraudulent tax returns were filed. These identity thefts would have accounted for almost $6.5 billion in fraudulent refunds. Many people have big plans when it comes to finally receiving their tax…
Super Bowl Party on a Super Budget
Well it pains me to say, that’s it, there’s only one game left. America’s favorite sport season has come to a close and we are left with the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers in the grand finale. And…
Free or Cheap Hobbies to Take Up in 2013!
We all need a little down time to rewind and clear our head. Having a hobby is a great way to do this but depending on your interests a hobby could end up being a financial burden. In some…
Simple Tasks, Big Savings! How to stop splurging!
Most of us see our bank accounts dwindle because of a lot of small purchases. A latte in the morning, a lunch in the afternoon, and picking up a magazine at the check out counter can add up quickly. …
New Years Resolutions – How to get a raise in 2013!
Most companies do not offer automatic pay increases to their staff and even if they do they are usually not large increases; 3% seems to the be the norm. If you think your hard work deserves a greater financial award…
New Years Resolutions – Tips to Grow Your Savings in 2013
Resolving to save money is one of the most common resolutions set each year. Having money in savings means we are prepared for the unexpected; job loss, emergency root canal, or car repairs to name a few. How…
Paying Off Your Debt in 2013 — A Resolution Worth Sticking to.
Its officially a new year and with every new year comes a new set of personal promises to better ourselves. Resolutions are (in my personal opinion) usually reflections of ourselves and the mistakes we have made in the past. Resolutions…
Lesson Learned in ESPN Documentary “Broke”
In 2009, ESPN ran a documentary series chronicling 30 sports related stories of significance during the 30 year of ESPN’s existence. They sought out feature filmmakers to recount the sports stories, people, and events from the past three decades which they (1) took…
