Blog Posts by Jason Simon

Bye Bye 2008, Spend Wisely in 2009

By Jason Simon on Dec. 31, 2008 Comments?

The holidays are almost over and 2009 is just around the corner. Having never held to my New Year’s Resolutions in years past, I'm not going to make any this year. Read...

Happy Holidays

By Jason Simon on Dec. 24, 2008 Comments?

Happy Holidays! Read...

You May Not Be The Only One With Your Credit Card Digits

By Jason Simon on Dec. 18, 2008 Comments?

If your credit card is lost, stolen or compromised, and is then used by someone without your permission, you do not have to pay more than $50 of those charges. Read...

Obama & Government 2.0

By Jason Simon on Nov. 26, 2008 Comments?

President-elect Obama and his Government 2.0 team have set up a new feature on their change.gov website that will allow the transition team to get instant feedback from the public on top priorities. Read...

What Do They Want From Us, Anyway?

By Jason Simon on Nov. 21, 2008 Comments?

Those who save more than they spend should not be held responsible for the economic collapse. Read...

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Facebook And The Great Recession Panic Index!

By Jason Simon on Nov. 17, 2008 Comments?

Track your daily economic panic level with the Qvisory Great Recession Panic Index, a new Facebook Application. Read...

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Build Savings, Pay Down Debt, What First?

By Jason Simon on Nov. 13, 2008 Comments?

If you received $5,000 as a gift and had $10,000 in credit card debt, what would you do? Read...

Barack Obama And The Economic Crisis

By Jason Simon on Nov. 06, 2008 Comments?

How do you see Barack Obama impacting the economy? Read...

Congratulations Barack Obama! As you get to work, remember us!

By Jason Simon on Nov. 04, 2008 Comments?

Congratulations Barack Obama! Read...

Congratulations Barack Obama!

By Jason Simon on Nov. 04, 2008 Comments?

Congratulations Barack Obama! Read...

You Can Vote However You Like

By Jason Simon on Nov. 03, 2008 Comments?

Just Vote! Read...

Presidential Tax Considerations

By Jason Simon on Oct. 31, 2008 Comments?

If you're looking to compare how Senator McCain's and Senator Obama's tax plans would affect your bottom line, try out these calculators. Read...

Hungry for Lower Tuition

By Jason Simon on Oct. 30, 2008 Comments?

Going to college is a Catch 22 nowadays. You're damned if you go, and you're damned if you don't. Read...

Credit Card Conversations

By Jason Simon on Oct. 29, 2008 Comments?

Who do you talk with about your credit card concerns? If you're in debt, have you told your parents? Read...

Credit Card Considerations

By Jason Simon on Oct. 27, 2008 Comments?

And don't forget to cut up your credit cards once you've paid it off. Read...

We're "Not Just An Interest Group"

By Jason Simon on Oct. 22, 2008 Comments?

Visit notjustaninterestgroup.com, and tell us your priorities so together we can make sure the new president is working on them from day one. Read...

We An Interest Group Or We The Future?

By Jason Simon on Oct. 17, 2008 Comments?

What would you like the next president to do to ensue that our generation doesn’t get treated like another interest group? Read...

Who Should Vote?

By Jason Simon on Oct. 15, 2008 Comments?

With the November 4 election just a few weeks away, polls suggest that America's oldest citizens are backing Senator John McCain by nearly the same margin that the youngest voters favor Senator Barack Obama. Read...

Banking Bailout, What's Your Opinion?

By Jason Simon on Oct. 08, 2008 Comments?

How do you feel about the bailout? Read...

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. 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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