New Regulations on Credit Cards Better Protect Consumers
With, the financial overhaul implemented by the Federal Reserve on June 14, credit card companies will now have less power over fees charged to retailers on credit card transactions. Taking effect on August, 22nd 2010, the board’s amendments on its Regulation Z to implement certain provisions of last year’s credit card legislation signed by President [...]
Building Your Credit History with Credit Cards
Even in today’s new age, millions of American still do not have a credit card nor own any line of credit. While it’s possible to pay cash for all expenses, nobody really has enough cash reserves to pay for all the important milestones like your college education, your first car or when you are looking [...]
Bill Gates and Warren Buffet Invites other American Billionaires to the Biggest Fundraising
William “Bill” Gates III and Warren Buffet – – – who haven’t heard of them? Not just two very familiar names in the annual list of the Richest Men in America, they are in fact the first two who topped the roster. Their names dominated the 2nd and 3rd post in Forbes’ list of Richest [...]
Wi-Fi to be Free on All Starbucks’ U.S. Locations – How Is It Gonna Affect Your Savings?
Apart from making heavenly coffee, Starbucks will now be serving up unlimited web-surfing in all of its company-operated locations within U.S. (about 6,700 stores). The free unlimited Wi-Fi offer is set to begin on July 1, 2010 (see Starbucks’ announcement). As of the moment, Starbucks offers two free hours of complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi service to [...]
Online Tools for Financial Planning
“I’m terrible in math” or “I’m poor with numbers”, how many times have you heard the financially frustrated people always using the very same excuse over and over again? Putting the blame on one’s lack in basic math skills on their failure in managing their expenses is very lame. First off, because financial planning doesn’t [...]