This year the only thing that may be scarier than a great halloween costume is the current economic forecast! If your household is feeling the affects of the recession, you may want to consider passing on that exotic (and expensive) costume rental or buying brand new costumes for all the kids. With a little creativity [...]
Entries from October 30th, 2009
Ten Halloween Costume Ideas for Those on a Budget
October 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Budgeting
Tags: budget halloween·cheap costumes·eco-friendly halloween·halloween costumes·homemade halloween costumes·save money halloween
Facecard Pre-paid Card Teams Up With Facebook
October 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Banking, Credit Cards
For those that are unfamiliar with Facecard, likely you won’t be for long, thanks to the name recognition provided by Facebook, the popular social media network. Facecard is a pre-paid card issued by MetaBank, who launched the program in May of 2008 as an alternative to debit and credit cards. Can you say “marketing genius”? [...]
Tags: facebook·facecard·pre-paid cards·pre-paid mastercard·prepaid debit cards·student cards
Is the Credit Scoring System Fair? A Viewpoint Which Agrees
October 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Consumer Info, Credit Reports
I’m a good debater – I can make an argument out of anything, which is one of the reason I enjoy writing. Recently, I listened to a conversation over whether or not the current credit scoring was fair to the consumer. I argued both sides successfully to the frustration of my audience. Which is the [...]
Tags: Apply Online·bad credit·Credit Reports·Credit Scores·Credit Scoring System.·fair·Good Credit·lenders·Mortgage·personal responsibility
