Swagbucks
I jumped on the bandwagon. I joined Swagbucks. A series of posts by Fabulously Broke inspired my jump into the search rewards program. A week in, I thought I would share my thoughts.
What The Heck is a 529 Anyway?
Almost every investment firm offers a 529 account. They talk about how great it is and how everyone should have one. Most people have no idea how a 529 works or what it is. This post will give you a breakdown on the basics of a 529 and what you need to know if you are going to get started with this type of account.
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Minimum Wage Increses
On July 24, 2009 (that’s less than two weeks), the United States minimum wage will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour. That is a difference of $1456 per year for impacted minimum wage employees. That might not sound like a lot to some of us, but it will bring people a roughly 10% raise.
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How to Shop for a Car Loan
Someone I know is in the market for her first car loan. I was flattered that she asked me about how car loans work. She is pretty smart. If she had questions, I am sure many of you might have the same questions. This post will discuss what you should think about if you are a twenty-something (or a “real live adult”) looking for a car loan.
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Bank Funds Availability Policies – Regulation CC
I took a big check to the bank yesterday and was worried that the bank would put a hold on my funds. I decided to look into the laws about holding funds, and thought you might appreciate a quick breakdown on Regulation CC, the Federal regulation on bank holds.
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My Debt, How I’m Paying It, and the Snowball Effect
For the first time, I am going to give exact details on my loan balances and how I am paying them off. I will also discuss the popular “snowball effect” for paying off your own debt.
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