Archive for July, 2010

Beware of Credit Card Issues While Visiting Hotels

ABC News recently published an article highlighting the fact that hotels are the number one source for credit card issues, surpassing the position once held by restaurants. Read the full article here: http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/credit-card-fraud-hotels-top-spots-stolen-data/story?id=11110760

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How To Land A Job That You Enjoy

Dave Ramsey recently published this great article on landing a job in today’s difficult job market. Check it out: http://www.daveramsey.com/article/how-to-get-a-job-you-enjoy/?ectid=cnl.extra.071610.final_04

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The IRS Doesn’t Send Junk Mail

Very often I meet clients who bring me their credit card statements and other bills, completely unopened. Stacks of sealed envelopes, stuffed in a shopping bag. I understand the mental and emotional difficulty associated with opening these envelopes and reading specifically how much is owed, knowing that the funds are not available to pay these [...]

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“Is This How You Treat A Member?!”

Earlier this week, I was speaking with a gentleman who told me about a problem he recently had with his American Express card. As many clients often do, he proudly declared to me how long he’s had his American Express card, making full monthly payments month after month. “I’ve been a member since 1978!” He [...]

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Financial Lesson With My 12 Yr Old Son (True Story)

I was recently in Walmart with my 12 year old son. He turned to me and said: “Daddy, I need water balloons. I need a water gun. I need a small fan.” …and the list went on and on. I turned to him and said: “Son, I think you’re having some trouble with the English [...]

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