Get Smart Savings with Your Smartphone
If I kept a running total of how much money my smartphone has saved me it would be thousands of...
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Election Day 2016 Freebies on November 8th
November 8th is officially Election Day 2016. This has definitely been a tough election season. And I’m glad it’s finally coming to an end. No more mailers, phone calls or the news cycle being dominated with presidential...
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Money Smart Week 2016
Can you believe April is already here? I sure can’t. April is Financial Literacy Month. So that...
Read MoreWhat is Student Loan Default? Why You Should Care…
Make no mistake about it – What you don’t know can hurt you! Every year millions of college students take out student loans to fund their college education. In fact, the average college graduate owes nearly $27,000 in...
Read MoreWishing You a Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a joyous time of the year. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the many people and things we have to be thankful for. I’d like to personally express my gratitude to YOU. Thank you! I appreciate the...
Read MoreYour Money Smart Kid Could Win A $5,000 Scholarship
Every year the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago offers free seminars and activities to promote personal financial literacy. This year Money Smart Week ® will be held from April 2nd – 9th. And your child* can enter the...
Read MoreReady for Some Football? Watch Out for Ticket Scams
Are you ready for some football? I sure am. We’re only a few days away from one of the biggest football rivalries – Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers. It’s the NFC Championship game and the winner gets a trip to the Super...
Read MoreHappy Veterans Day
Today is Veterans Day, a day we honor the men and women who served in the military. We salute our veterans today – Thank You for your service and dedication to our country. For those of you in Chicago, check out the Events...
Read MoreIs 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreSummer’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...
Read MoreEnjoy Your July 4th Weekend
July 4th is almost here. It’s the day we celebrate Independence Day with great food, entertainment and outdoor fun. I hope you enjoy your July 4th weekend! July 4th Special Offers AMC Theatres is offering $1 for any size popcorn...
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