I work for Hampton Inn and we’re part of Hilton’s loyalty program Hilton HHonors. It got me wondering the purpose of loyalty programs (beyond a pull for customers) and their effectiveness. I have a SuperCuts card that every time I get my haircut they stamp the card, and the eigth haircut I get free. That [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Money’
6 Aug 2006
The Positives About Being Young
Sure, one might admit that being young is a good thing in general. The search for the famed fountain of youth continues indeed, but what is it that makes being young so great? Stanford student Ramit Sethi has thought about that. He’s a great person to go to when it comes to financial questions for [...]
28 Jul 2006
Benefits of Writing Checks
I recently ordered some new checks for myself because I had run out. I went online and ordered a box with duplicates for about $20. When I received them in the mail I looked at the box of 150 checks and wondered how long it would take to go through all of them! The only [...]
14 Jul 2006
Saving Money
I spoke ever so briefly about saving money in my last post. Lately been reading Money Magazine. They present some valuable advice on money issues for people in all stages of life. Now, granted I’m in my 20s but I read the articles on retirement. It sort of excites me to think if I do [...]
12 Jul 2006
Adding that Edge to Life
I’m back and going to attempt to post regularly even though I’m busy with two classes and work. I’m at a point in my life where things just sometimes seem drab, so why not get out and do things? My trip to Brazil was amazing and I had the chance to meet new people and [...]
26 Apr 2006
The Good in High Gas Prices
I need not remind you that gasoline in the US is creeping up to $3 per gallon. People seem upset about it. Others wonder how they're going to feed their families, as I mentioned in my last post. I also mentioned how the rest of the world pays a heck of a lot more than [...]
23 Apr 2006
Americans’ Debt
The facts: The average American household has $9,300 of credit card debt. And the national savings rate is below zero. The bottom line, people are spending more than they earn. Irresponsibly.
Someone I work with just recently found out she’s pregnant. She’s 18. She is neither emotionally or financially ready, and she just bought a $27,000 [...]
