Sunday Quote

There are two kinds of lights- the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.

--James Thurber

Sunday Quote

He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.

--Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was one of the main activist for the African American Civil Rights movement. He is best known for "I Have a Dream" speech that portrays a color blind society. King not only received the Nobel Peace Prize, but also the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.

Finanical Wednesday advice from Jean Chatzky 2010 calendar

In Case of Identity Theft...

• File a police report immediately, then register as a victim on the Federal Trade Commission's website.


• Contact the three credit reporting bureaus. Ask to have a victim's statement added to your file, so future applications for credit will be verified by you.


• Go over your credit report with a fine-tooth comb. Zero in on new accounts and inquiries, which lower your credit score, and report them to the credit bureaus in writing.


• Keep track of any correspondence you have with the credit bureaus about your identity theft. getting mistakes fixed can be a lengthy process, so record dates, times, and individuals you have talked to.


• Only change your social security number if your name has been associated with bad checks and credit. it's a record-keeping nightmare.

Sunday Quote

When you follow your bliss... doors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors, and where there wouldn't be a door for anyone else.

--Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) is best known in the literary world for his "Hero's Journey" philosophy. He study many cultures' mythologies, and wrote and lecturer on this focus.

Finanical Wednesday advice from Jean Chatzky 2010 calendar

Put your tax refund to good use by making an extra mortgage payment. Depending on where you are in the repayment process, you could save tens of thousands of dollars in interest. Use your tax refund to get your finances in order by paying down credit card debt, setting up an emergency cushion, or doing some tax advantaged investing in a 401(k) or IRA

Sunday Quote

Love the moment. Flowers grow out of dark moments. Therefore, each moment is vital. It affects the whole. Life is a succession of such moments and to live each, is to succeed.

--Corita Kent

Sister Mary Corita (1918-1986) was an artist that help establish silkscreen and serigraphy as art mediums. Since the majority of her work was during the 60s and 70s, her art focuses on social justice and peace.

Finanical Wednesday advice from Jean Chatzky 2010 calendar

Reduce the term of a 30 year mortgage to 24 years by making one extra payment each year. You'll save thousands of dollars in interest over the life of the loan.