This blog is devoted to articles related to finance, borrowing, real estate, economics and the credit union/banking industry.

Monday, May 15, 2006

12 financial tips for women

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/pf/20060426a1.asp

Most homeowners believe bubble won't burst

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/05-06/05-12-06/05househome.htm

How Good are Your Money Management Skills?

http://www.aarp.org/money/financial_planning/investing_saving/a2004-04-29-consumer.html

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Banks rake in more in fees but don't share

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/banking/2005-11-30-bank-fees-usat_x.htm

Credit-Card Hazards and How to Avoid Them

http://finance.yahoo.com/columnist/article/millionaire/2406

Need to keep house payments low? Try a 50-year mortgage

http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/housing/2006-05-09-long-mortgage-usat_x.htm

The Sleaze of Credit-Card Fees

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/RickSteves/story?id=1946590

5 things payday lenders don't want you to know

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/debt/20040521a1.asp?prodtype=loan

Monday, May 08, 2006

Give bank fees the big flick

Love the title. This article pertains to US banks too...
http://www.smh.com.au/news/money/give-bank-fees-the-big-flick/2006/04/24/1145861284664.html

Building credit with a secured credit card

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/DrDon/20060504a1.asp

Financial freedom Tips for grads on handling money

http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2006/052006/05072006/188899

Advisers' top tips can save big bucks

http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060507/APC03/605070520/1888/APCbusiness

The Oracle of Omaha expects the housing market to see "significant downward adjustments," and warns on mortgage financing.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/05/news/newsmakers/buffett_050606/index.htm?cnn=yes

Banks using Tiered Overdraft fees up to $35 to encourage Financial Responsibility??

I can think of better ways to help members/customers with their finances...

http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/Business/Headlines/bizBIZ01050606.htm

The great housing bubble has finally started to deflate, and the fall will be harder in some markets than others.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/03/news/economy/realestateguide_fortune/

Top 10 Misconceptions about Credit

http://www.asianjournal.com/?c=45&a=12576&sid=b968285aae277993cbe2d9493ed680ab

MARRIAGE & MONEY

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/business/14508531.htm

Thursday, May 04, 2006

10 financial tips for young people

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/BoomerBucks/20051123a1.asp

Monday, May 01, 2006

Tips to make your children money-wise

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060430/BIZ01/604300351/1001/BIZ