Chase Issues Formal Apology for Website Outage
Chase bank issued a formal apology to bank customers for their website outage last week. During the website outage (from the evening on September 13th through September 15th when website was restored), customers were unable to access their accounts on Chase.com or via...
Remember to Ask for Your Discount
During my mom’s last visit to Chicago she shared one of her secret money saving tips. As an avid saver myself, I'm use to scouring the internet for promotion and discount codes before buying anything online. Before shopping, I normally look for coupons online, through...
Speeders Beware: Illinois Traffic Tickets Go Up Today
Starting today speeding tickets and other traffic violations will go up as much as 60% in Illinois. If you drive in Illinois, it’s going to cost you more money for speeding and many other traffic violations. After all, its been reported that there has not been an...
New Obama Short Refinance Mortgage Assistance Program
Earlier this week on September 7th, 2010 the Obama administration launched a new “short refinance” mortgage assistance program. This program targets homeowners that are current on their mortgage and underwater. Essentially, these homeowners owe more than their...
Does Money Buy You Happiness?
In the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, there was a direct correlation between money and happiness. The triumphant true story is based on Chris Gardner's life. Will Smith stars in this heartfelt movie about one man’s determination to rise above poverty and homelessness...
Labor Day Sales and Deals
Labor Day sales have already begun. Are you ready to take advantage of Labor Day deals? The Labor Day holiday is a great time to save on groceries (stock up on bargain prices), back to school items, cars and a whole lot more. Here is a roundup of some of the best...
Is Hurricane Earl Threatening Your Travel Plans?
Hurricane Earl is threatening the East Coast. Hurricane warnings and watches have been posted for states on the east coast (North Carolina, New York, Massachusetts etc.). With Labor Day weekend coming up, the hurricane may be threatening your travel plans. Here are a...
The Worst Financial Advice Helps Reader
In What’s the Worst Financial Advice You Ever Received? I asked readers to share their personal experiences. My dad shared his worst financial advice and it helped an avid Gain Money Control reader make a better decision about his new life insurance policy. The blog...
10 Ways to Save Money at Busch Gardens
Sometimes you’ve gotta getaway and Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay, FL amusement park offers you great entertainment for a tremendous value. Planning ahead saves you money and time. Here are 10 Ways to Save Money at Busch Gardens: Online Ticket Offers – BuschGardens.com has...
Summer’s Almost Over
It’s been awhile since my last blog post. I spent the past few weeks enjoying the final days of summer with family and friends. This year we decided to go on an amusement park vacation to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa Bay, FL. Our family had a wonderful...
