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5 New Years Resolutions Worth Having

Young Obama — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:21:48 +0000

Words by Thomas Jamison This weekend, a new year will be upon us. Anytime the calendar changes, friends of mine usually go overboard with their resolutions. Some say they are going to quit smoking/drinking/doing drugs/watching porn/eating junk food/etc, and they do good, for about 12 days. By Martin Luther King Day, they are back to [...]

7 Signs You Need Some Financial Help

Young Obama — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:53:52 +0000

Words by Thomas Jamison In today’s economy, many people are just trying to get by, while others are suffering from financial denial. They look in the mirror and see one thing, yet their reality is drastically different. You may think everything financially is good, but when do you know it’s time to get help? Check [...]

Big Banks Offer New Checking Account Promotions

Young Obama — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 04:14:29 +0000

Back in February, we dropped our first installment of the best checking account promotions for those looking to set up a new account, and get a bonus doing so. That post was so popular we wanted to make sure we came back with an update to end the year. We have updated the original post [...]

5 Bad Money Habits You Must Stop Today

Young Obama — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:41:06 +0000

This recession has taught many of us to not rely on credit as much as our own liquid resources for things. Whether by choice or circumstance, getting ahead in 2010 has been a challenge for most, if you weren’t ready for it. When I say ready, I mean financially, which many of us aren’t. No [...]

Blowing Money Fast – 5 Things We Spend Too Much On

Young Obama — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:33:53 +0000

Depending who you listen to, the worst of the recession is over. No matter what experts might think, there are plenty of you reading this that have been in your own “personal recession” for years now. A recurring cycle of debt, poor money decisions, and bad investments have made the age old quote of “A [...]