August, 2009
The Personal Finance Hour, Episode 18: A Twenty-Something Entrepreneur
In the recent GRS reader survey, one common request was to delay the weekly podcast announcement until after the show so that I could provide a brief written summary for those who don’t have the time or the inclination to listen. That means I can’t provide a reminder for people to call in during the ...
Swim Teachers? No, Folks Floundering In Hard Times
When writer Lori Gottlieb couldn't afford to take her son on a vacation to Hawaii this year, she signed him up for swim lessons instead. Gottlieb knew times were tight, but nothing prepared her for the parade of part-time swim instructors she met pool-side.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Madoff Cancer May Explain Why Bernie Has Remained Silent
From the Bernie to the grave
You don't look well, Bernie (Photo: picasaweb.google.com)
The Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme was the largest financial fraud scheme perpetuated (allegedly) by one individual in United States history. When Madoff was thrown in prison, some people felt that he had gotten his just desserts and that the punishment fit the crime. While ...
Ask Kim: Make Insurance Adjustments for College Students
QMy daughter will start college in a few weeks. What do I need to do about insurance for her?
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Chase / WaMu $20 Debit Card Promotion
Chase/WaMu is offering certain customers up to $20 for using their debit cards for automatic utility bill payments. You get $10 for setting up one bill and $20 for two. Visit chase.com/get20 and click on “Enroll Now” to see if you qualify. Thanks to reader Randy for the tip.
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