Everyone's talking about the the availability of credit these days. Heck, one of MoneyKing's buddies, MoneyBuddy, tried to buy a Toyota Prius last week and the dealer say, "No Cash. No Deal." MoneyBuddy couldn't get a loan—and he..
Topics: Mind Over Money

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Okay. You tell us . . . How EXACTLY does all this make any sense? Today we’re hearing about how Social Security payments are going to increase 5.8% to beneficiaries. An increase of 5.8%?????!?!!?!? Mind you, MoneyKing, isn’t upset about the...
Topics: How Does This Make Sense?

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This morning MoneyKing heard yet another annoying CD commercial from some bank. The bank in question here is Fifth Third. Let MoneyKing break this down for you: The ad begins with someone talking about how he’s finally found what he wants to do...
Topics: Advertising Analysis

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It’s the little things, you know? The little things just draining money out of your pocket each day. Take this as an example. MoneyKing is out doing his money thing. He sees two people in a huge cargo van throwing papers from either side of the...
Topics: How Does This Make Sense?

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Everyone's talking about the banking industry. Well, more specifically, people are talking about the overall financial industry and EVERY other industry affected by it. Go figure . . . We're all affected by banks and lenders. What Are You...
Topics: Mind Over Money

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