Blog Posts by Jason Simon

You Just Can’t Change People

By Jason Simon on Oct. 06, 2008 Comments?

We all have friends who struggle to manage their money wisely. Telling them that they are irresponsible, need to pay down their debt, create a budget, and/or find ways to spend less on frivolous goods isn’t going to work. Read...

Rock the Vote, Palin Bingo, Some Young Voters Unsatisfied

By Jason Simon on Oct. 03, 2008 Comments?

Do you feel that the candidates are talking about the money, health, and work issues that matter most to you? Read...

Government Invests to Educate Youth About Handling Credit

By Jason Simon on Oct. 02, 2008 Comments?

The federal government is scrambling to prevent our financial system from falling apart while the Treasury Department is moving forward with an initiative to educate young adults aged 18-24 about handling credit more responsibly. Read...

Lawmakers Reject Bailout

By Jason Simon on Sep. 29, 2008 Comments?

Yes, it’s true. Like it or not, U.S. lawmakers rejected a $700 billion bailout plan for the financial industry in a vote of 228-to-205 that sent global markets sliding. The plan's defeat sent U.S. stocks down sharply, with the Dow Jones industrial average briefly falling more than 700 points. Read...

On the Money with Carmen Wong Ulrich

By Jason Simon on Sep. 26, 2008 Comments?

If you’re looking for actionable financial advice on TV, consider watching “On the Money” with Carmen Wong Ulrich on CNBC. Carmen is the author of Generation Debt: Take Control of Your Money--A How-to Guide, a former Qvisory blogger, and presently serves on the Board of Directors of the Qvisory Education Fund. Read...

Be a Qvisory Contributor!

By Jason Simon on Sep. 22, 2008 Comments?

Start making news now. Submit your post or video. If you have a post, email it to us at content@qvisory.org and we will work with you to post it in your account. If you have a video, upload it to YouTube and put the link in the comment section below. Read...

Live for the Moment, Pay for it Later?

By Jason Simon on Sep. 17, 2008 Comments?

How can credit card companies be held accountable if a large percentage of young adults choose not to hold themselves accountable? Read...

Is This As Good As It Gets?

By Jason Simon on Sep. 15, 2008 Comments?

When I arrived in Seattle just over a year ago, I immediately sent out 15 job applications for positions at local universities and nonprofit organizations. I was only called in for one interview. Desperate for money, I took the first job I was offered and stuck with it until just a few weeks ago. Read...

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Free Credit Reports Are Not Always Free

By Jason Simon on Sep. 10, 2008 Comments?

FREE as in FreeCreditReport.com (note my decision not to hyperlink to this website) actually means you will be charged $14.95 a month if you don’t cancel your trial account within 7 days. FREE means without charge, and this service is far from it. Read...

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Bill Pay Gone Wrong

By Jason Simon on Aug. 25, 2008 Comments?

With the Money posts in our Tools for Life blog, our goal is to provide information and tips to help you understand your credit and get out of debt. Interest and late fees charged to your credit card are two of the key elements that can make it hard to get out of it. Read...

Finding BALANCE

By Jason Simon on Aug. 18, 2008 Comments?

If you are in serious debt or have other money issues, you may want to consider financial counseling. Don’t be afraid to call a credit counselor – if your money issues are stressing you out, why not get started on the path to peace of mind? Read...

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Ditching the Credit Card & Going Cash Only

By Jason Simon on Aug. 14, 2008 Comments?

I am the proud holder of two credit cards and one debit card. Despite my best efforts, my wasteful spending has gone up over the last few months, so its time to do something different. On August 1st, I’m going to stuff my credit cards into my desk and go cash only. Read...

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Sell It On Craigslist

By Jason Simon on Jul. 31, 2008 Comments?

I’ve found Craigslist to be a great way to get rid of things I don’t need and earn some money at the same time. Here are some tips on selling things on Craigslist. Read...

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Keep Up With Yourself Rather than the Joneses

By Jason Simon on Jul. 11, 2008 Comments?

Times have changed, and trying to keep up with whoever those Joneses are is kind of like buying a gas guzzling SUV, not wearing a bike helmet, or throwing recyclables into the trash. Read...

Tips to Consider with Inflation on the Rise

By Jason Simon on Jul. 02, 2008 Comments?

Inflation, the general increase in the level of prices of goods and services over time, is on the rise, and we are all feeling it at the grocery store, gas pump, and so on. Read...

Lemonade Stand Savings

By Jason Simon on Jun. 25, 2008 Comments?

As I pulled away from a lemonade stand where I bought a glass from two middle-school aged girls for 50¢, I wondered where their earnings would go. Read...

With So Many Credit Card Choices, Which One Should I Choose?

By Jason Simon on Jun. 19, 2008 Comments?

If you're in the market for a credit card, know what you’re getting into before you sign your name. Read...

Are Tax Rebates for Splurging?

By Jason Simon on Jun. 16, 2008 Comments?

The federal government assumes that most Americans are going to spend their economic stimulus tax rebate in a way that will help boost the economy. However, a recent poll suggests otherwise. Read...

Rich by Thirty: The Fundamentals of Managing Money

By Jason Simon on Jun. 11, 2008 Comments?

If you're looking for an accessible book to teach you the fundamentals of managing money, I recommend that you begin turning the pages of Lesley Scorgie's Rich by Thirty: A Young Adult's Guide to Financial Success. Read...

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Grocery Saving Tips From the Coupon Queen

By Jason Simon on Jun. 05, 2008 Comments?

According to a survey from the Food Marketing Institute, 33% of all shoppers say they now use coupons almost every time they shop. Do you? Read...

Not Keeping Up With Our Parents

By Jason Simon on Jun. 03, 2008 Comments?

Mooney cited statistics to back her argument that America's middle class is struggling to remain in the middle, but it was her message of, "you're not alone," that may help to stimulate more open discussion of the many unique issues we face today. Read...

The Budget Tipping Point

By Jason Simon on May. 21, 2008 Comments?

With at least ten free financial budgeting tools available and many others with low up-front costs on the marketplace today, small and large companies are trying to figure out how to reel you in. They have succeeded and they have failed. Read...

To Transfer or Not to Transfer Your Credit Card Balance

By Jason Simon on May. 12, 2008 Comments?

Opening a new credit card account may seem like a bad idea if you're trying to pay down credit card debt, but transfering your balance to a new card with a lower rate may help you save money in the long run. Read...

Reuniting With our Bedrooms of Years Past

By Jason Simon on May. 09, 2008 Comments?

Many of us are stumbling along playing video games to help us deal with unsatisfactory wages, credit card debt, and college loans. As a result, more graduating students are reuniting with their bedrooms of years past. Read...

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Have You Heard the Credit Card Song?

By Jason Simon on May. 07, 2008 Comments?

Whenever I pull my credit card from my wallet and see its wear and tear, I am reminded of how much it has been used. Don't let the siren voice of your credit card trap you into buying things you don't need, which you'll pay dearly for later! Read...

Have You Checked Your FICO Score Lately?

By Jason Simon on May. 01, 2008 Comments?

The new FICO credit scoring will no longer benefit authorized user accounts like the one I had years ago! If you have an authorized user account, your score may go down, or at least not up. Read...

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Free Access to Your Credit Report

By Jason Simon on Apr. 23, 2008 Comments?

Even if you think your credit report is clean, you should be sure to review it at least once a year - it's free to do so! Read...

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