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Video: How to Calculate Debt to Equity Ratio

P. Birmingham — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:19:40 +0000

Below is a video of How to Calculate Debt to Equity Ratio, compliments of Investopedia. Other Interesting PostsGet $25 to Open Etrade Savings Account – 2.50% APYMy Lending Club Account Performance, So Far, So GoodNo Risk Stock Market Investing with Absolute Return NotesLower Your Student...

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How can I save for college?

P. Birmingham — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:38:24 +0000

College is getting more expensive every year. The earlier you start to plan, the easier it should be to pay for it. Below is a worksheet that will help you determine how to finance your child’s or your college education. Other Interesting PostsMake Money Using Credit CardsGet Your Free...

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Chase Offering $100 to Open Checking Account

P. Birmingham — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:05:19 +0000

I received this offer in the mail today and will not be using it, therefore its up for grabs! Chase is offering $100 cash bonus for opening a new checking account by January 2, 1010. To qualify for the bonus you must open a new Chase Checking account with a $100 minimum deposit of new...

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Personal Finance Tools Offered by Credit Card Companies

P. Birmingham — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:54:17 +0000

There are many financial tools on the Internet. However, many major credit card companies offer financial management tools even if you are not a customer. Some of the sites listed below are open to anyone: Chase Blueprint is a personal finance tool tied to select Chase cards that...

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The Story of Stuff

P. Birmingham — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:35:46 +0000

Below is an interesting 20-minute video about the consumerist American society by Activist Annie Leonard. The video’s intent is to expose “the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just...

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Senate Approves Extension of Unemployment Benefits

P. Birmingham — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:48:09 +0000

Today the Senate voted overwhelmingly to provide the unemployed with up to 20 additional weeks of unemployment benefits and expand the first-time homebuyer tax credit to include a much larger pool of people entering the weak housing market. The bill will help over 1 million unemployed people...

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How to Legally Repair Your Credit

P. Birmingham — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:41:14 +0000

Many people are confused as to the legality to repairing their credit. First, it is helpful to understand what is illegal to repair your credit. It’s illegal to change your Social Security number to get a clean credit. If any company offers you this as a type of credit...

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How Does Having Bad Credit Affect You?

P. Birmingham — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:03:04 +0000

Most people don’t realize that having a poor credit score will cost them hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month. The reason they aren’t aware is because most people don’t run the numbers. If they did, they’d be surprised! Many people with bad credit when...

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Save Money by Watching TV With Your Computer

P. Birmingham — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:58:09 +0000

With the Internet you can really save money on certain services like your telephone by using Skype and Magic Jack. You can also get rid of your satellite or cable service for a one time fee of $49.95 with Satellite Direct TV. All you need is to download software to your computer. You...

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Review Your Credit Report First Before Applying for a Loan

P. Birmingham — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:43:49 +0000

If you are applying for a loan, obtaining a copy of your credit report is the first place you should start. Your credit report more than likely is the first thing a potential creditor will look it. Even if you pay your bills on time and have a good credit score you want to ensure [...]

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