February 2009

You, Me, And Citi Make Three – US Increases Stake In Citigroup

by Glen Craig

The Treasury announced today that it will increase it’s stake in Citigroup from 8% to 36%. So the US government is now the largest shareholder of Citigroup! That means me and you the taxpayer. This move doesn’t put more government money into Citigroup, it just transfers debt to equity. Preferred securities the government already bought [...]

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Using Google Calendar To Pay Bills On Time

by Glen Craig

Have you ever realized you had a bill sitting around that was due today? Or worse, yesterday?  If you are lucky you can pay the bill online but that’s not always an option (I’ve found that some companies have a cut-off time). There was a time when I had a lot of credit card debt.  [...]

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How The American Recovery And Reinvesment Act Of 2009 Can Help You

by Glen Craig

Last week President Obama signed into law the American Recovery And Reinvestment Bill, otherwise known as the 2009 Economic Stimulus. A big question in the minds of the average American is How can it help me?!? Here are some ways the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 can help you: Unemployment – In 2009 [...]

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We Put Our Co-op On the Market! And Other Excitement

by Glen Craig

It’s exciting times in the Free From Broke household! Just yesterday we had a Realtor come over to go through the process of putting our co-op apartment for sale on the market.  After a lot of hoping and saving we think it’s finally time to sell and try to upgrade to a house.  Over the [...]

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Economic Credit Crisis Visualized

by Glen Craig

Are you confused about how we got into this economic crisis? I know have been from time to time. One day it’s housing. Another it’s credit and liquidity. It’s a lot to get your head around! Well I found this 2-part video on You Tube called The Crisis of Credit Visualized. It’s a nice overview [...]

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Obama’s $275 Billion Housing Crisis Plan

by Glen Craig

President Obama announced a $275 billion plan that would help homeowners, as many as 9 million, refinance or re-negotiate their home loans. Said President Obama “This plan will not save every home, but it will give millions of families resigned to financial ruin a chance to rebuild…It will prevent the worst consequences of this crisis [...]

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Excuse Busters For Not Having A Budget

by Glen Craig

Yesterday I wrote about 9 common excuses why you don’t have a budget. Today I’m going to bust those excuses and show you why you need a budget. Excuse Busters For Not Having A Budget: You Don’t Want To Be Told What To Do – Really?  You don’t want something to tell you how to [...]

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9 Excuses Why You Haven’t Started A Budget Yet

by Glen Craig

I was thinking about why more people and families don’t have a budget. It’s really the thing to do to keep track of your expenses and income and make sure you don’t go over with your spending.  I thought about all the different excuses I’ve heard and seen from people. So why haven’t you started [...]

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Last Chance To Enter Killing Sacred Cows Book Giveaway!

by Glen Craig

There’s still some time left to enter to win a copy of Killing Sacred Cows! Subscribe to my email updates (free) and email me the secret contest code for a chance to win the book (if you already get my email then you can still enter). Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner What are [...]

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Fridge Is Full At Work – Another Sign Of The Economy

by Glen Craig

I headed over to the pantry at work the other day to get some coffee. I opened the fridge to get my milk and I noticed the fridge was completely stuffed!  It looks like more and more people are bringing their own lunch to work these days. By no means is this a scientific study, [...]

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