Take a second to think about the things in your house you spent the most money on – a new computer, big screen TV, or even a well-designed wardrobe. Now, imagine your house is burning down and you could lose...
In 2008, the American economy took a colossal slide, affecting markets the world over. The American people had borrowed too much, often times because we were swindled into believing we could afford it. And now the debt ceiling, our government’s...
We are, from a young age, subliminally initiated into the American capitalist system, one that correlates satisfaction and happiness with material possession. Buy a Diet Coke, open it, sip, and sigh in relaxation. But intermixed with the commercials for gadgets,...
The newest branch of psychology, aptly titled Positive Psychology, was developed to enhance your life by helping you thoroughly experience the positive and reduce the effects of the negative.
Personal finance can be a serious source of stress and anxiety, but...
Somehow, it’s already late July. Though we haven’t quite arrived at the back-to-school spending fiasco that late August brings, it might be time to start budgeting around the inevitable expenditures.
For teens and toddlers, a chunk of that money spent might...
A stagnant industry, incapable of adjusting its policies and programs to fit the changing needs of its customers, is likely to fail. This is the nature of business.
Banking has seen its share of failures, from the Great Depression to...
Today is the first of July. Our family budget meeting is tonight and I am so excited! This is where we as husband and wife get to sit down and assess our monthly spending. Why do I love this so...
Today, the Federal Reserve will meet to finalize new legislation regarding debit card interchange fees, a “behind-the-scenes” transaction that occurs between the merchant and the card issuer every time you swipe. If you're a PerkStreet customer, you know the interchange...
There can be a great deal of fear associated with virtual banking. Why? All you have to do is open up a newspaper and read about the latest cyber threat. But how much of that is just fear mongering? It...
What will happen to ING? It's a question many ING Electric Orange customers have been asking online and in the news since last week, when it was announced that Capital One purchased ING's U.S. online banking business for a reported...
Our first baby is almost here. Technically, I'll hit full term in less than a month! The pressure is on and we are running into all sorts of chaotic decisions to be made.
Lately, our biggest decisions are all related to...
A new study released last month reveals online banking customers are happier than branch bank customers. It seems Americans simply love online banking.
Needless to say, PerkStreet remains committed to providing the best online experience possible while saving the operational...
