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Funny Money Advice & Quotes

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:33:43 +0000

* Never invest in any idea you can’t illustrate with a crayon. – Peter Lynch

Wash your car while it is raining - You will use non of your own water, you will get soaked, but think of the precious pennies you will save!

* If the nation’s economists were laid end to end, they would point in all directions. – Arthur H. Motley

* Money is like manure. You have to spread it around or it smells. – J. Paul Getty

Buy an owl (electricity monitoring kit) - you’ll get so obsessed with how much you’re spending on electricity that you’ll lose all your friends, won’t have a social life anymore and save a fortune – you’ll probably save some money on your electricity bill as well!

* The safe way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket. – Frank Hubbard

* Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I’m not there, I go to work. – Robert Orben

Big banks in Spain and Italy top stress test performers

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:17:42 +0000

Big banks in Spain and Italy top stress test performers
SPAIN AND Italy’s leading banks were the strongest performers in last week’s European stress tests in a surprise result that could help relieve the funding pressure that had been building on them.

European Banks Urged to Bolster Reserves Following Stress Tests

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:23:07 +0000

European Banks Urged to Bolster Reserves Following Stress Tests
Eight banks failed and another 16 barely passed the much-anticipated stress tests, which measured whether they would be able to survive economic shocks.

The 9 Highest Dividends and 1 to Buy Now

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:13:20 +0000

The 9 Highest Dividends and 1 to Buy Now
A high yield shouldn’t always be scary.

UK ‘not immune’ from eurozone woes

admin — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:12:51 +0000

UK ‘not immune’ from eurozone woes
George Osborne has warned that Britain is “not immune” to the crisis in the eurozone amid growing fears over Italy and Spain.

ECB digs in on rates, Greece, provides cover for Portugal

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:20:55 +0000

ECB digs in on rates, Greece, provides cover for Portugal
The European Central Bank stuck to its guns Thursday, hiking interest rates to tame inflation, its main responsibility, and offering help for Portuguese banks to better fight the eurozone debt crisis.

60 Money Tips: Cheap Dates She’ll Love, Spending Sins, Smart Tips for Saving at the Mall

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:13:15 +0000

60 Money Tips: Cheap Dates She’ll Love, Spending Sins, Smart Tips for Saving at the Mall
Start in the morning to create something in the evening that can last a life time.

Think of a menu for a terrific dinner both of you would enjoy. Head to a local farmer’s market and take your time walking around the vendors stalls; see what’s interesting, what’s different, what would go good with what, knowing everything there is fresh and full of flavor. Remember there’s no rush. Not only will you enjoy this time of discovering what is grown in your local area, but you’ll be able to put these great ingredients together into a dinner that may just surprise you both!

China raises interest rates

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:14:33 +0000

China raises interest rates
China raised a key interest rate for a third time this year as it tries to cool surging inflation.

Before you sign for that loan, get educated

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:13:04 +0000

Before you sign for that loan, get educated
Student loans should be selected carefully to maximize opportunities to lower interest rates and ease the burden of paying back the loan. Federal student loans are preferred over private loans as they offer more flexibility. If you need multiple loans, try to borrow from the same lender and consolidate your loan to save interest and lower your monthly minimum payment. Never ignore your loans as you can lose perks such as lower interest rates and your credit score may be affected. Talk to a loan counselor if you are having trouble making payments and readjust your payment plan whenever you run into difficulties. Before you sign than loan, take the time to read the fine print.

German banks agree to help Greece

admin — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:14:09 +0000

German banks agree to help Greece
Germany’s financial institutions will contribute €3.2-billion