Former Senator Barney Frank was on CNBC today talking about Dodd-Frank act, but that’s not what interested me today. What interested me today was that Barney Frank said that both J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo (via Wachovia) were forced to take the bailout money. Former Senator Frank said that both banks did not want to… Continue reading J.P. Morgan Forced To Take Bailout Money?
Author: Money Reasons
A offbeat personal finance blogger that comes from the tech world.
Why Are Auto Insurance Rates Different In Some States?
Every wonder why Auto Insurance Rates differ in some states? Car insurance costs far more in some states than others. Insurance industry experts reports that average annual premiums range from $934 in Maine to nearly $2,700 in Louisiana. Rates also exceed $2,000 in Georgia, Michigan and Oklahoma. A variety of factors influence prices in each… Continue reading Why Are Auto Insurance Rates Different In Some States?
Last Quarter Cash Flow Changes
I’ve been overzealous in my desire to save and invest more this year! My plan was to max out my both my 401k and my Roth IRA, but with a twist. The idea was to use my employer’s ESPP to save for my Roth IRA (and this has been successfully done), but also to take… Continue reading Last Quarter Cash Flow Changes
Both Best and Worst Personal Financial Times This Year So Far
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times“, the quote from the book: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens best described my cash flow activity pattern for this year, so far. Let me explain… “Best of Time” Financial Perspective First, I now consider myself at the threshold of barely… Continue reading Both Best and Worst Personal Financial Times This Year So Far