The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.25% recently, and that’s a good thing for people saving in a savings account, because a hike in the “Fed Rate” usually results in an increase of the interest rate savings accounts pay. But still, another 0.25% is not going to raise interest rates to the magical […]
Net Worth Update: December 2017
Welcome to the start of 2018! I’ve chosen to kick off this new year with a wicked head cold… apparently. I had a nice holiday visit with my family back in Western New York, and while they all picked up some sort of stomach bug, the baby and I completely escaped whatever that was, only […]
Join the Virtual Christmas Club!
A Holiday History Lesson During the Great Depression, the popularity of something called a “Christmas club” grew. Not really a club at all, these were actually a type of savings account. Banks encouraged savers to sign up and put a small amount of money into the account each week. And even though the money could […]
Save Your Savings!
You: “I saved 75% during the outrageous sale at Major Electronics Retailer!” Me: “Cool! Did you save that?” You: “What? I just told you I saved 75%.” Me: “Yup. Did you save it?” You: “What is wrong with you? I just said-“ Me: “Yeah, I heard you. 75%. But did you save it?” You: “Now […]
Net Worth Update: June 2016
Things have been a little stressful lately: baby on the way, trying to adjust my freelance business and my husband’s freelance business to prepare for said baby, looking for a new apartment (also mostly for said baby), packing our crap for a new apartment, and also running a 50-hour-long charity fundraiser early this month. June […]