A record number of Americans – 62% – prefer online banking versus visiting a branch, according to a report last fall from the American Banker’s Association. That’s up from 36% in 2010! But many people don’t yet understand how online banking works, let alone how it would benefit them. If you’re not familiar with online banking, or sure about whether it’s right for you, here … [Read more...] about How Online Banking Works
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Do Vacations Cause You to be Discontented and Want More Stuff?
Does a trip to the lake, or a vacation at a hotel, or a ride on a boat cause you to be discontented with your life, and make you wish you had more stuff? I'll admit that it happens to me sometimes. … [Read more...] about Do Vacations Cause You to be Discontented and Want More Stuff?
Obama’s “You Didn’t Build That” Speech and Why Some People Become Wealthy and Others Don’t?
President Obama's now-famous "If you've got a business, you didn't build that" campaign speech, made recently in Roanoke, Virginia, got people talking about who is responsible for the success of the successful. … [Read more...] about Obama’s “You Didn’t Build That” Speech and Why Some People Become Wealthy and Others Don’t?
Best of Money Carnival #162 – Heat Wave Edition
Money Wise Pastor is proud to host the Best of Money Carnival, featuring the 10 best money blog posts of the past week. Over 80 articles were submitted by bloggers from around the world, so the heat was on for me to narrow all of these great posts down to the top 10. And speaking of heat, we're experiencing an intense heat wave where I live in Michigan, and across most of … [Read more...] about Best of Money Carnival #162 – Heat Wave Edition
Best Money Blog Posts Roundup for June 9
On Saturdays I share some of the most interesting and best money blog posts of the week from across the blogosphere. I haven't read as much over the last week, as I usually do, because I was out of town at a church conference, but here are my picks for this week: … [Read more...] about Best Money Blog Posts Roundup for June 9