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How To Benefit from the Right Savings Accounts

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As banking fees rise and people are finding it harder to stretch a paycheck, saving is a simple goal people are resetting for themselves. But finding a savings account these days is not as easy as just stopping by your community bank. There are online resources often offering higher interest rates than traditional banks so it pays to really look around and compare your options. A savings account also comes in different forms. If you are not utilizing the right type of savings account for your financial goals, you might be missing the boat. Photo by Alan Cleaver via Flickr… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - September 21, 2010 at 8:20 am

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How To Find More Money for Your Retirement Account

One of my financial goals for this year was to increase the amount of money I put into my retirement account. Some day I would like to max out as many retirement accounts as possible, but for now I’m just happy to increase my regular contributions. In this economic climate, many are seeing that it is important to set aside more in a retirement account or some other savings vehicle. However, finding extra money to set aside for retirement can be challenging. Photo by Rob and Stephanie Levy via Flickr Here are some ways that you can “find” more money… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - August 17, 2010 at 11:20 pm

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BB&T Customer Service Nightmare and How to Avoid Overdraft Fees

I had a really bad banking experience last week – actually, it took place over 7 days and is still not quite over. I was going to blog about it and rat out the bank, but then some halfway decent customer service changed my mind. When I logged into my account today and saw YET ANOTHER FEE, I changed it back – so here goes the saga. Photo by Worak via Flickr Background I have held an account at BB&T for over three years. It’s a regional bank that was the only brick-and-mortar near my first apartment. Since opening, I’ve moved… Read the whole article...

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - July 20, 2010 at 9:20 pm

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Making the Most of a Windfall

Share This You have heard the story of the lottery winner who burns through his millions like Monopoly cash and ends up in a trailer park. And if you haven’t, here’s a roundup of eight this kind of cautionary tales. It’s an appealing story. You and I are never going to win the lottery, so we can inform ourselves, hey, I’d never be that a lot of a dumbass. Indeed, I deserve a big pat on the back—except, wait, I’ve produced the same mistake on a… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - February 4, 2010 at 2:20 am

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How Local Economies Benefit From Big Sporting Events

Share This (DaveyNin) Local economies are historically the biggest victims of recessions. When the market takes a turn for the worst, it is local shopkeepers, restaurant owners, hotels and other merchants who feel the squeeze most personally. Accordingly, most cities are eager for any economic stimulus they can get. Over the years, one of the great economic boons to any major town or city has been major sporting events. No matter how bad the economy has been, there is nothing like a World Series, Super Bowl,… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - February 3, 2010 at 12:20 am

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Flexible Spending Account and Eligible Expenses

The year’s end is quickly approaching, and with it rests the spending deadline of flexible spending accounts (FSAs). What is an FSA? A flexible spending account is an account that employees can use to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses completely tax-free. FSAs are built as employees make equal, recurring contributions from their paychecks to the account. Why Have an FSA? The advantage of having an FSA is that it is tax-free, budgeted money for medical expenses — a huge benefit if you anticipate significant medical care such as the birth of a baby, surgery, or any other expected out-of-pocket costs. Even… Read the whole article...

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - December 22, 2009 at 6:20 pm

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The First Step to Finding Your Dream Job

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1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - September 23, 2009 at 7:20 pm

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What’s the Best Way to Start Saving? Make It Automatic.

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1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by Robert Wilkinson - July 29, 2009 at 10:55 pm

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