There was an interesting Question and Answer on Slate the other day about helping family members who perhaps aren’t as financially stable. The asker is doing well, financially speaking, but some of her siblings are not, and some really struggle. She wanted to know how she should best help them out – according to their …
If you read PF blogs, you have probably heard talk as of late about the newly rebranded Ally Bank (formerly GMAC). The reviews seem positive, but what really grabs attention are their rates. I believe they’ve got the highest interest rates around right now, and I’m finding it very tempting to open up an account …
To recap last Friday’s entry, my roommate’s financial situation is not all that and a bag of chips. This I know, and I’m sympathetic. If she pays her rent a few days late because a check needs to clear, I accept that. But I think she’s trying to take advantage. Before paying her rent, she …
This weekend, I saw something that reaffirmed the adage that bigger is not always better. I was at the grocery store, picking up a few items on my list, and one of the things I needed was cat litter. Now, I usually buy the medium sized container. It weighs 20 pounds. There is a smaller …
This week, my roommate got some bad news. Her dad got laid off. Now, this wasn’t entirely unexpected. He’s got a number of years of experience and education, but he’s in an industry that has been especially hard hit by the current economic conditions. He and his wife have been anticipating this and planning for …