Worth It or Not? Spending Smart on Your Car
May 23rd, 2013 at 10:30 am by Ally
Many times, the true value of something has nothing to do with the price but everything to do with whether or not you’re getting your money’s worth. For instance, buying a car “fully loaded” can be pretty tempting. You can get top performance specs, the sleekest exterior and interior finishes and the latest electronics to… read more
For Your Library: Two New Books to Sharpen Your Personal Finance Skills
Posted in Around the Web,Community,What's NewMay 22nd, 2013 at 9:00 am by Ally
Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to put together a reading list of books for an afternoon on the beach or a flight to Europe. So why not take this opportunity to read up on personal finance? The New York Times recently profiled two books aimed at helping you make smart financial decisions.… read more
Your Guide to Booking Summer Travel
Posted in Community,Savings TalkMay 16th, 2013 at 9:00 am by Ally
It’s only been a couple of weeks since that long, long winter finally gave way to spring. And while you may still be thinking about spring planting, you may also want to look ahead to booking your summer travel. To get the best summer travel tips, Straight Talk spoke to travel journalist and Airfarewatchdog founder George… read more
Teaching Your College Graduate About Retirement Saving
Posted in Community,RetirementMay 15th, 2013 at 9:00 am by Ally
Is someone in your life graduating college in the coming weeks? If so, one of the best gifts you can give them – other than a celebratory dinner and a little bit of cash – may be good advice. Specifically, you may want to explain why beginning retirement planning right after graduation is a smart… read more
How Technology Is Changing The Way We Live and Think
Posted in Around the Web,Community,What's NewMay 14th, 2013 at 9:00 am by Ally
Whether you like it or not, the digital revolution is here. And if you need some convincing, consider these stats compiled by NowSourcing and published on Mashable: As of 2012, there are approximately 2,405,518,376 Internet users in the world, which represents a 566.4 percent increase since 2000. 72 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube… read more

