Four Ways To Take A Load Off Your Money Management Chores

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Looking back at almost a decade of debt-elimination and investing, I can see that one thing has contributed to our financial success: Automation. Not only has automation made things easier, it has also forced us to be diligent. Here are four ways to automate your finances and take a load off your money management chores: Bill-pay Our bank offers free bill-pay. It allows us to set up regularly occurring bills like cable, cell phone, and city utilities. In the old days we would have to write a check, lick a stamp, and send it off in the mail. Now, when the […] Read more »

What Are You Doing on Bank Transfer Day?

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Editor’s Note: This post is in no way linked to the Occupy Wall Street movement. The only thing I support about OWS is their right to assemble and protest, but even if I did agree with them — which I don’t — I would definitely not support the rapes, the violence, and the complete disrespect of others as well as the destruction of public and private property. Bank Transfer Day? Did you know Bank Transfer Day existed? I didn’t either, but I like the sound of it and here’s why. For starters, I used to be a “customer drone” with […] Read more »

My Interview with Perkstreet Financial CEO Dan O’Malley

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Today I wanted to share with you a very special interview with Dan O’Malley, the CEO of Perkstreet Financial. As most of you know, I write for the Perkstreet blog, but am also a very happy customer. I’ve never before experienced such wonderful customer service and support  from a bank ever before and the perks we receive from everyday purchases on our debit card are an extra plus. I’ve banked with Suntrust, Bank of America, among other financial institutions and believe I have finally found the bank that not only says they care about my future, but proves it. I […] Read more »