Banks and Credit Unions: What’s the Difference?
February 3rd, 2012
Is it time to give up on that large national bank and find a local credit union to take care of your hard-earned money?
Understanding some of the subtle differences between banks and credit unions can help you make a more educated decision, so here are a few important things to keep in mind before making up your mind. More »
Posted By: Nathan Nead | Comments (0)Dash to Goodwill Before Ringing in 2012
December 31st, 2011
You probably have a list of 50 things to do today as you prepare to ring in 2012 with friends and family, but I’ll bet most of them will cost you money. Here’s a quick task to add to your New Year’s Eve list that will actually save you some money in 2012.
To save on your 2011 tax bill, take an hour this afternoon and rummage through your closets for old clothes, toys, and household items that are just taking up valuable space. If you come across something and it hasn’t been used in 6 months, get rid of it. Don’t try to talk yourself into keeping it around because there’s the slight chance you might need it at some point in the future.
Trust me, if you haven’t used that old t-shirt you won at the state fair 3 years ago, you’re never going to need it. Donate it to someone who will, and earn yourself a little tax break. More »
Posted By: Joshua Heckathorn | Comments (0)Bank Transfer Day: Over 77,000 Strong
November 4th, 2011
Tomorrow, Nov. 5th, is Bank Transfer Day. I honestly didn’t realize how large a movement this was until I checked out their Facebook page today.
Not only do they have over 40,000 likes, but over 77,000 people have indicated they plan on participating in the event by moving all their money from for-profit banking institutions to not-for-profit local credit unions by tomorrow. That’s a big number! Credit Union executives must be drooling all over themselves. More »
Posted By: Joshua Heckathorn | Comments (0)Creditnet’s Celebrity Wedding Cost Match-Up Game
November 2nd, 2011
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ blissful marriage may have only lasted 72 days, but it certainly wasn’t because they failed to drop major dough on an epic wedding bash!
While the average American couple spends just under $27,000 on their wedding, most celebrities, including Kim and Kris, don’t hold back one bit when it comes to celebrating the big day.
Think you’ve got a good idea of what some of the world’s most famous couples have spent on their wedding celebrations? If so, test your celebrity wedding prowess today by following the link below and playing our Celebrity Wedding Cost Match-Up Game.
It’s completely free, only takes a minute, and you may be quite surprised when you find out which one of these five celebrity couples had the most expensive wedding! Here’s the link:
Celeb Weddings: Creditnet’s Wedding Cost Match-Up Game
Good luck!
Posted By: Joshua Heckathorn | Comments (0)Steve Jobs is Dead at 56
October 5th, 2011
I just hopped on apple.com to check out the new specs on the iPhone 4S. I was surprised when the first image I saw was the one above with the text, “Steve Jobs 1955-2011.”
When I clicked on his picture the following text was revealed: More »
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