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FDIC and NCUA Deposit Insurance: Financial Reform Makes $250,000 Limit Permanent

FDIC and NCUA Deposit Insurance: Financial Reform Makes $250,000 Limit Permanent

FDIC Insurance Limits Increase Permanent The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is a corporation that acts as an independent agency of the federal government. The primary responsibility of the corporation is to act as a insurer for consumer deposits at banks and to help protect the economy at large from the effects of bank failures. The [...]

Everyday Philanthropy: Simple Ways You Can Start Helping Others Today

Everyday Philanthropy: Simple Ways You Can Start Helping Others Today

A simple act of kindness can be enough to change a person’s life.  From the tiniest village in Africa to the streets of your hometown, opportunities to better the world exist and present challenges to those who are brave enough to accept them. The giving of one’s time, talents, and body is selfless and rewarding.  [...]

Download My Free eBook: Invest Like a Pro

Download My Free eBook: Invest Like a Pro

Are you tired of all the investing gimmicks out there? Invest in gold, buy commodities, short stocks, trade Forex, and all of that garbage? You’re not alone. Companies are targeting investors and trying to lure them into more uncommon investments in part thanks to the weak economy and stock market performance over the last few [...]

5 Frugal Ways For You and Your Kids to Spend Summer Vacation

5 Frugal Ways For You and Your Kids to Spend Summer Vacation

Who says you can’t have fun unless you spend money?  Here at Generation X Finance, we are full of suggestions on how to stretch your dollars further.  Summer vacations are no exception.  If you can’t afford to take the kids to Disney World this year, why not opt to find a more frugal type of [...]