July 2011

AirVenture 2011 and Airplane Accessories for Aviation Enthusiasts

Thumbnail image for AirVenture 2011 and Airplane Accessories for Aviation Enthusiasts by Kasey Steinbrinck July 26, 2011

Not far from Check Advantage headquarters, one of the biggest events of the year for airplane lovers is going on. AirVenture is a massive air show/festival/fly-in for all things aviation. It’s an amazing experience and they’re expecting record attendance this year as people fly-in (or drive) from across the country and around the world. The [...]

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Boosting Minimum Wage to Boost the Economy

Thumbnail image for Boosting Minimum Wage to Boost the Economy by Kasey Steinbrinck July 25, 2011

That so-called Great Recession the U.S. economy is still recovering from has dramatically changed the way we handle our money. Americans have been paying down their debt like angry squirrels burying nuts in November. As of April 2011 – Americans had reduced household debt by more than $1-trillion in the last year and a half. [...]

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The CFPB – Good Watchdog or Bad Watchdog?

Thumbnail image for The CFPB – Good Watchdog or Bad Watchdog? by Kasey Steinbrinck July 22, 2011

While the fighting over what to do about the debt ceiling continues in Washington…something else just happened that could have a much more direct effect on your life and money. The federal government’s new consumer watchdog agency officially opened for business this week. The idea behind the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is to hold [...]

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Is Online School a Smarter Financial Alternative?

by Kasey Steinbrinck July 18, 2011

The following is a guest post from Barbara Jolie. As tuition hikes continue to spread across campuses around the country, those who wish to pursue a higher education will most likely have to be forced to take out hefty loans in order to afford the rising costs of school. And as if most college graduates [...]

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Netflix Changing Pricing – What’s Your Take?

Thumbnail image for Netflix Changing Pricing – What’s Your Take? by Kasey Steinbrinck July 13, 2011

If you felt like getting unlimited streaming video as well as DVDs in the mail for just $9.99 a month was too good to be true…you were probably right. Netflix has announced that it is changing its pricing model – and thing’s aren’t getting any cheaper. Instead of the awesome $9.99 streaming/rental combo there will [...]

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Is Shopping Early a Smart Move or Just Stupid?

Thumbnail image for Is Shopping Early a Smart Move or Just Stupid? by Kasey Steinbrinck July 11, 2011

Back-to-School shopping season is here! At least that’s what all the big-box stores want you to think. For many young students it’s a major bummer. Don’t remind them that summer vacation is shrinking away! Busy parents see a chance to cross something off their to do list. It’s a way to beat the crowds, cash [...]

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7 Ways Americans Like You are Saving Money

Thumbnail image for 7 Ways Americans Like You are Saving Money by Kasey Steinbrinck July 7, 2011

The economic recovery in the United States is moving along like a drunken snail. One day you’ll hear things are going to get better soon. The next day you’ll hear we’re headed for a double-dip recession. Times are still tough for most people. But the smart shoppers are finding ways to stretch their dollars and [...]

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