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5 Simple Steps to Creating a Foolproof Budget that REALLY Works

by Ken & Daria Dolan on May 2, 2012 11:56 AM

No matter how much money you make, creating (and sticking to!) a budget is the only way to get a handle on your spending, and help you take charge of your finances. Here is our 5 step, foolproof budget that really works!

5 Ways You Can Still Get Free Checking

by The Dolans on April 11, 2012 10:06 AM

Honestly, each time we think bank fees can't get more outrageous, another big bank announces their latest money grab! But today we're going to help you fight back! Here are five steps you can take to avoid fees on your checking account.

The Smartest Way to Buy Gold in Today's Market

by Daria Dolan on February 16, 2012 12:00 PM

If you are considering an investment in gold for a small portion of your money, what you buy and how much you pay is critical. Here are 4 rules for buying gold.

What You Can Do to Avoid Bank Fees

by Ken Dolan on October 13, 2011 7:37 AM

The latest announced fee increase coming from Bank of America...Be ready for the ultimate demise of free checking and larger fees for overdrafts and ATM use...among others. So...what can we do to avoid the becoming hostages to current and "to come" spiraling bank fees?

How much profit is ENOUGH?

by Ken Dolan on October 6, 2011 7:11 AM

After years of raking in excess profits, Bank of America is currently planning to start charging (beginning in early 2012) millions of customers a $5 monthly fee to use their debit cards unless you are a "premium" account client. Find out what you can do...

Five Things Your Bank Won't Tell You

by Ken & Daria Dolan on December 21, 2009 8:58 PM

Bank fees jumped to record highs this year. Fees for everything from checking accounts to using the ATM have jumped. Don't stand by and let your bank pad its profits with YOUR money! Here are five ways your bank may be nickel and diming right now.

Bank Crisis Picks Up Steam: What to Do Now

by Ken & Daria Dolan on December 7, 2009 9:21 AM

A whopping 157 banks failed in 2010. And the number of banks on the FDIC's "troubled bank" list rocketed to 888! It might not be front page news any more, but the banking crisis is FAR from over. Here's how to tell if your bank is safe and what to do if your bank does fail.

The Truth About the Economy—and How to Protect Yourself Now

by Ken & Daria Dolan on June 7, 2011 4:18 PM

There's a LOT of bogus "smoke and mirrors" information coming from the polls in DC. But this is a time for truth about our economy and our country--you have come to expect no sugar-coated perspectives... More »

5 Ways Credit Unions are Better than Your Bank

by Ken & Daria Dolan on July 13, 2010 1:57 PM

Bank failures might not be getting media attention these days, but don't be fooled! We are still in the full throws of a crisis, with banks failing at DOUBLE the rate this time last year. Making this the perfect time to consider a credit union.

Fight Back Against Bank Fees!

by Ken Dolan on May 10, 2010 6:21 AM

Bank fees have gone into overdrive and it could cost you a small fortune! Banks are desperate to pad their profits in the face of record foreclosures, credit card delinquencies and new credit card regulations. Fight back against these sneaky bank fees.

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