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By: Roshawn Watson I shared that I got married last year, but one thing I never disclosed was how my wife and I got scammed by one of the vendors we hired for our reception. Obviously, this detracted somewhat from our celebration. I am not revisiting this painful experience out of any sadistic impulses but… Continue reading How I Got Scammed!

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! Recently, I participated in the Carnival of Financial Planning #130 (hosted at the Smarter Wallet), the Carnival of Financial Planning #131 and #133 both hosted… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (Vol. 88)

By: Roshawn Watson A study by Nielson and research firm Inmar has illuminated the spending habits of the affluent. Did you know that affluent households tend to be heavier coupon users than those with lower incomes? This is one of the ways a person gains a high net worth in the first place: he knows… Continue reading What’s Your Financial Mindset

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! Recently, I participated in the the Carnival of Financial Planning #129 hosted at the Skilled Investor. The featured posts were: Thoughts On Escaping the Rat… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (Vol. 87)

By: Roshawn Watson I was reading an article that challenged my notions about investing. It stipulated that most people are NOT real investors, even though many have retirement accounts (401Ks, IRAs, etc) because most of us are NOT professional investors. The distinction is elucidated when you look at amateur and professional golfers. Both types of… Continue reading Are You A Real Investor?

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! Recently, I participated in the Rich Life Carnival #44 hosted by Rich Life, the Carnival of Financial Planning #126 and #127 hosted at the Skilled… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (Vol. 86)

By: Roshawn Watson Voters of Oregon have decided to take from their richest residents and businesses, as voters approved a statewide ballot to raise taxes on people with taxable income upward of $125,000. It is estimated that the new tax will affect fewer than 3 percent of filers. This is a historic moment for Oregon,… Continue reading Oregon Deciding to Fleece Their Rich

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! This week, I participated in the Carnival of Financial Planning #125 hosted by the Skilled Investor. The featured posts were: Thoughts On Escaping the Rat… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (Vol. 85)

By: Roshawn Watson Many people refuse to disclose their incomes for privacy reasons; however, credit bureaus will now estimate our incomes to determine our eligibility for new cards, amongst other things. Credit Card Act This practice is part of the new Credit Card Act and will begin in February. The Federal Reserve wants credit card… Continue reading Guess Who’s Looking At Your Income

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! This week, I participated in the following carnivals: the Money Hacks Carnival hosted by Ultimate Money Blog, the Rich Life Carnival hosted by Rich Life,… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (Vol. 84)