Comments on: Smart Money Management

By: Multi@Credit Report

Multi@Credit Report — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:35:26 +0000

Nice post, money management and proper budgeting is most definitely a must. There's just no way around it IF you want to stay on top of your finances. Also I noticed you mentioned ING Direct; I have heard a lot about them and look into online banking options. Thanks for sharing.

By: Elisa@Thrive

Elisa@Thrive — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:40:53 +0000

I brought up ING integration because our users get used to tracking everything in one interface, and so it's a constant issue for us in trying to meet the needs of our users who are ING users (including our own staff!). So, I think it could be really helpful for some people if ING integrated, but I completely agree that it doesn't make ING a lesser place to stash your cash.

And even with ING's new low interest rates, they still have historically high interest rates, and a great company record.

In fact, interest rates are pretty low everywhere. We wrote a little morality tale about how to "Turn Money Into More Money" when interest rates are low across the board.
http://blog.justthrive.com/2009/03/iznop-fund-mak...

Hope you enjoy!

By: JudithStephens

JudithStephens — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:51:56 +0000

Hi Terresa,

Nice comment. You're so right. I think we talked about this on Skype last week, so please read my latest post on Money and the Law of Attraction. You'll love this book. As you read, please share your thoughts with us.

By: JudithStephens

JudithStephens — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:49:08 +0000

Hey Rene!

It's good to see you here. I know we discussed this offline, I'm pleased that Elisa responded to your comment here. As I mentioned, I will publish a list of online saving accounts' interest rates this week. I've been swamped. I really appreciate your patience on this.

Take good care,

Judith

By: JudithStephens

JudithStephens — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:45:41 +0000

Hi Elisa,

Thank you for the information you shared. You're right about ING having decreased its interest rate. While I don't think it's important if saving accounts synch with free online resources, I appreciate you clarifying the issue.

I'll click on Thrive as soon as possible. I'm all for thriving, which is much more satisfying that merely surviving.

Judith

By: Terresa

Terresa — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:21:37 +0000

Thank you again Judith for your "wake-up" call last week. I have been working on paying attention to my own thoughts and correcting course when things start to go the wrong direction.

Your post was very timely IMHO as it served to remind me that money is more than just a medium of exchange. It is a tool that we all need to understand fully and learn to use it in the mose effective way possible.

By: Rene

Rene — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:56:12 +0000

Elisa, thank you for your input. I don't use a money mangement tool (yet), so that wouldn't be an issue at this time. I will also look at your link.

By: Elisa@Thrive

Elisa@Thrive — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:44:21 +0000

@ Rene – ING is pretty great but there rates have dropped dramatically recently (6 month CD is only at 1.25% now). They don't synch up with mint or thrive either, which means you can't track them online if you use one any online money management tool, but they are a very solid company.

@Judith – Really great article with fantastic recommendations. We would love to see you review our company Thrive (www.justthrive.com), to see if you feel (as we do) that it would be a helpful, free financial resource for your readers.

Happy Saving,
Elisa@Thrive

By: Rene

Rene — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:01:31 +0000

I am glad to read you suggest ING. I've been going back and forth about whether or not to open an account with them, whether or not they are solid…so I appreciate reading that you can endorse them.