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Raters Ignored Proof of Unsafe Loans, Panel Is Told

As the mortgage market grew frothy in 2006 — leading to a housing bubble that nearly brought down the banking system two years later — ratings agenci[...] read more »
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It’s True, I Get Paid to Write for American Express

I was recently contacted by someone who wanted to know if I would be interested in getting paid to write articles geared towards helping young people[...] read more »
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Canada’s Dollar Drops on Lower Consumer Prices

The Canadian dollar fell today after the consumer prices unexpectedly decreased, spurring the speculations that the central bank would stop the inter[...] read more »
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Nikkei Rockets Higher on Japanese Yen Intervention

The Nikkei has moved much higher today as Japanese investors celebrate the yen intervention by the Japanese government. read more »
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3 Things You Need to Know About Money

Once you understand these simple things about money, you are in a position to make better decisions, and create a roadmap to financial freedom. read more »
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Beware: Realtors Do Better for Themselves than Their Clients

Do the math. Do you really think your realtor’s going to hang around haggling and fighting with the opposing realtor for a prospective buyer over $3[...] read more »
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The Power of Asking For A Discount

How simply asking for a discount can easily save you some serious money. read more »
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China Passes Japan to Become No. 2 Economy - NYTimes.com

The New York Times reports that After three decades of spectacular growth, China passed Japan in the second quarter to become the world’s second-larg[...] read more »
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Elderly man with walker robs bank, makes slow getaway

A speedy getaway is usually critical for bank robbers, but perhaps not for an elderly B.C. man who this week held up a bank - and while using a black[...] read more »
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Some Amusing Money Quotes For The Weekend

A number of mostly amusing - and some hilarious - quotes about money. Which one is your favorite? read more »
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Money, Happiness and Experiences

We should all know by now that money can't buy you happiness. Well, maybe that was because they were just spending the money wrong. read more »
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Don’t hate yourself for not having a job loss plan, just do it :Simple Financial Lifestyle

In order to simplify your personal finances you must be prepared for the unexpected. With the current global economic state that we are currently liv[...] read more »
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18 Things You (Supposedly) Should Never Pay For. Ever.

If you believe everything you read on the Internet, then there are a lot of products and services out there you should never pay for. The thing is, [...] read more »
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Is Chasing Passive Income Opportunities Worth It?

A quick debate on whether certain passive income opportunities are worth the chase. read more »
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The Power of Momentum

The power of momentum is often underestimated but it is an important tool to both; debt elimination and weight loss. read more »
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