I have recently read a study that demonstrates that the average person is willing to put up with bad fees, horrible customer service, and a bad experience at their bank because it is simply too inconvenient to move. I am apparently an anomaly, as I am in the process right now and I don’t think it is all that bad.
I have been a very happy user of a combination of US Bank (since 2000) and Capital One 360 (since 2007) for a while now. ING has paid very competitive rates and the online bill pay has become increasingly useful. However, I am up for a change.
I recently found a new web tool that gives the personal finance arsenal tools a small business twist. I often write about sites like Mint and Thrive, but those are both focused on individuals. For business owners, you might be interested in start-up inDinero. Before I go on, I have to note that inDinero is
Wesabe, a previously mentioned Mint.com alternative and member of the personal finance arsenal, has announced it will be closing its doors on July 31st. At that point, the community feature will remain but all finance tools and records will be purged. I am deeply unhappy to have to announce that Wesabe will be discontinuing our
The final round of changes from the Credit CARD Act is going into effect, and consumer advocates expect mixed results for the average customer.
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I spent an hour or so last weekend at a nerdfest coin show. I have been collecting for about 15 years, so I have learned a thing or two about coin collecting over the years. My collection has had periods where it has grown quickly, and others where the only thing that has grown on it are dust bunnies. Over the years, though, it has been a fun and enjoyable hobby.
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