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$250 Social Security Stimulus Checks are in the Mail
The social security stimulus package is on its way. The stimulus comes in the form of $250 checks…
Recession Chic: Black is the New Black
In case vamping up the wardrobe is one of your your new year’s resolutions, I thought you may…
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Ross Perot for Car Czar: 8 Reasons to Sic Mr. Reform on the Big Three
The Great Detroit Bailout of 2008 is nearing status as a done deal. Reuters covers the possible outcomes…
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Jaguar Land Rover Asks for Bailout. This is Nonsense.
Jaguar Land Rover, which sells swanky vehicles to affluent folks, wants a bailout of its own (Financial Times):…
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Trickle Down Effects of Letting U.S. Automakers Go Bankrupt
This is a guest post by Steadfast Finances‘ Matt. The U.S. Government just handed out 700 Billion Dollars…
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Obama Wins! Now He Has to Get it Right.
After an amazing landslide victory, Barack Obama is heading to the White House. He faces one of the…
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National Debt vs. National Deficit
Sorry to insult the intelligence of a few very smart folks out there, but considering the vast amount…
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Widespread Mortgage Refinance (Good Credit Doesn’t Pay)
Mine won’t be one of the three million mortgages expected to get a new deal via The Bailout.…
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Small Business Fights to Stay Alive with Decreased Availability to Credit
We’ve heard every talking head go on about Wall Street’s effect on Main Street. We’ve all been scared…
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Why are Bananas Cheap?
In an ongoing attempt to save money on food, I’ve begun buying large amounts of bananas. I don’t…
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Poverty vs. Poor: What’s Your Attitude?
I visited with our local public school Deputy Superintendent yesterday. Among the many challenges he mentioned facing the…
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Who Wins from the Credit Crunch?
Remember that old adage that the Chinese symbol for crisis means “danger” and “opportunity?” The press is reporting…
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10 Countries Least Affected by the US Financial Crisis
Readers: Please note when this article was published. Things have changed since then. It’s official: The United States…
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McCain and Obama Tax Plans 101
Ever since the candidates started debating I’ve wanted to understand how their respective tax plans stacked up. I…
Walk Softly and Carry a Big Stick
Or speak softly and carry a big stick, which is what Teddy Roosevelt said. Or talk softly, but…