October, 2009
GM Faces Long Odds In Paying Back Its Bailout
The U.S. government has poured $50 billion into General Motors, and taxpayers own 61 percent of the automaker's stock. Now the question is whether sales can ever recover enough for the public to get its money back.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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529 Plan Promotion: Couples Get $150 Jumpstart to College Savings
This is a reminder that the Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan is offering some excellent incentives for those looking to start putting some money aside for college. Open to residents of any state, the best part is that this is one of the nation’s best 529 plans for those looking for low-cost investment options ...
GMAC Asking for a Third Bailout From Taxpayers
Through today, GMAC has received government bailout funds totaling $12.5 billion. The company is asking the Obama administration for $5.6 billion more. One might say that in a true democracy, GMAC would need to ask permission from each taxpayer whose funds would go towards shoring up the company’s balance sheet, a move that would make ...
Loaded propositions
Consumers are increasingly turning away from traditional bank accounts and credit cards in favor of a different form of plastic: prepaid cards.
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Small Amounts Matter
This article is the fifth of a thirteen-part series that explores the core tenets of Get Rich Slowly.
Getting started with smart personal finance isn’t always easy. It’s one thing to read about the steps you should take, but it’s another thing to actually do them. Your debt is so overwhelming or your saving goals so ...
