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Money Rules
Blogger and book writer Trent Hamm is just a regular guy but he has some great insights into managing money and living within your means. He’s got an especially interesting list of Trent’s 14 Money Rules. Below are seven of those rules along with a link to Trent’s blog – “The Simple Dollar”. Additionally, Trent…
Read MorePaycheck to Paycheck – the New Middle Class?
In a recent study conducted by the American Payroll Association, 68% of the 30,600 people surveyed said they would have difficulty if their paycheck was a week late. In other words, more than two-thirds of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. This includes those who consistently battle this problem along with those who experience it at least occasionally.…
Read MoreFIRE PREVENTION WEEK
This week (October 7-13) is Fire Prevention Week. Every year about the same time the week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 that nearly wiped the city of Chicago from existence. From that fire grew the realization that keeping the public informed about fire safety and prevention would be the best way to remember…
Read MoreWhat’s the Going Tooth Fairy Price this Year?
Visa thinks they know the answer and they have developed ever-so-handy apps to help parents with this daunting task. Courtesy of the Visa Practical Money Skills for Life site, here’s the straight dope. Economic conditions are improving for one sector of Americans – children who receive money from the Tooth Fairy. A survey released by…
Read MoreWhy Do You Need a Checking Account?
A checking account serves a variety of useful purposes. Of course, it is a requirement for getting and maintaining a loan at Waldo General (and almost any other loan company), but it also provides an invaluable set of opportunities and protections for your money. A checking account is a safe and secure way to pay…
Read MoreBlue Springs Location Update
Just a few weeks ago we moved our Blue Springs store to a more prominent – and convenient – location. The store has new signage and a new décor look to make your visit more pleasant. Branch Manager Heather is as pleased as she can be with the new digs. Our current customers are quite…
Read MoreLabor Day Holiday Travel
Despite the rise in gasoline prices in the last few weeks some thirty-three million people will be traveling this Labor Day weekend. That’s a 3% increase over last year according to AAA. The vast majority of those travelers – 85% — will let the rubber hit the road and travel by car. Most travelers will…
Read MoreLabor Day Weekend Fun
The Labor Day Weekend is fast approaching and we’d like to remind you that all of the Waldo General branches will be closed on Monday, September 3, for the Labor Day Holiday. You know, Labor Day has come to mean the symbolic end of summer but it’s also a time to celebrate the day-to-day contributions…
Read MoreNew Waldo General Television Commercials
For the Fall and Back-to-School seasons, Waldo General is launching new TV commercials in select markets in the state of Missouri. The new commercials are 15 second spots that tell simple, strong stories with a large dose of humor. Each spot presents the want and need of money in a larger-than-life but very relatable way.…
Read MoreMO State Fair Starts Thursday!
One of the finest state fairs in the country starts Thursday, August 9th and runs through Sunday, August 19th. The Missouri State Fair is celebrating its 110th Anniversary with a 400-acre fairgrounds presenting premier livestock shows and competitive exhibits, and first-class professional entertainment. It’s just about the summer’s best family vacation experience. Whether you go…
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