Apparently the guy who uses his credit card more and pays it off every month is now becoming more valuable than they used to be. The processing fees for the transactions are now worth more to them because of all the credit card legislation that limits interest and over-limit fees. See this article in The Wall Street Journal by Ruth Simon:http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444900304577577622711806042.htmlRewards are always important if you pay your balance in full every month, so get those rewards (but be sure to read the fine print in these new rewards programs). Remember, for financial, accounting and tax musings,You can count on us to count for you! email bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone 818-317-6035
Are Advisers Sexist About Social Security?
Remembering that women live longer than men statistically can really impact when to start claiming social security benefits. See this article by Ian Salisbury in SmartMoney:http://blogs.smartmoney.com/encore/2012/08/23/are-advisers-sexist-about-social-security/It can make the difference between the wife having a secure retirement and having to live off the kids and grandkids! Remember, for financial, accounting and tax musings,You can count on us to count for you! email bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone 818-317-6035
The History of Labor Day
Here is an article from the US Department of Labor giving a little history on Labor Day; how it started, when it became a national holiday and some other interesting stuff:http://www.dol.gov/opa/aboutdol/laborday.htmSo, ln that spirit, HAPPY LABOR DAY! Remember, for financial, accounting and tax musings,You can count on us to count for you! email bstonercpa@sbcglobal.net phone 818-317-6035