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Just a few weeks ago the Big 3 auto makers went out to capital hill looking for a loan from congress.  When they got there, they weren’t exactly welcomed with open arms.  In fact they were blasted for flying out to D.C. in private jets looking for a bailout.  Congress has made it no secret [...]

Recently the US Senate decided to vote down a bill that would allow a $14 billion dollar bailout package for the Big 3 automakers.  The vote count was 52-35.  Almost immediately after the news of the bill failure, the White House issued a statement giving a sense of strong probability they will override the decision.  [...]

Another week has flown by and Christmas is just around the corner.  Hard to belive how quickly 2008 has gone past.  With another week come and gone it’s time for our weekly “The Weekend Fix” feature where I highlight 5 reads from around the web that I found interesting.  Hope you enjoy and have a [...]

Clearly, this holiday season we’re seeing slower retail sales then our country has experienced in years.  With the economy in a tailspin and the news headlines filled with job cuts, people simply aren’t out buying in full force.  Recently I’ve heard many comments that it’s “Un-American” to avoid the malls this season; I have to [...]

Despite their superhuman talents, all-star athletes aren’t immune from the everyday effects of a tightening economy.  Recently golf phenom, Tiger Woods, was given the pink slip from failing automaker GM.  This is just another signal that 2009 is more then likely going to be a year of contractions in spending and restructuring of corporate budgets.  [...]

If you’re anything like me you find holiday shopping about fun as watching your 401k balance these days. Finding that perfect gift is difficult enough let alone standing in lines that wrap around the mall twice.  The majority of Americans such as myself take the easy way out and opt to buy gift cards.  This [...]

Another week has flown by, and what a wild week it was.  Each Saturday I like to recap some of the interesting articles I’ve read from around the net during the week prior.  Here are few of the reads I wanted to share this week.

Loose Your Home Without Losing Your Mind - by Debt Kid
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Yesterday information was released that the Treasury Department has plans to try and drive interest rates down to 4.5%.  This sounds like a great idea on the surface, but who will actually get the opportunity to benefit from this is a different story.  Furthermore does this actually address the problem facing the housing crisis or [...]

Want an easy way to put more cash in your bank account? Try this simple money saving tip and you’ll see those dollar signs start to pile up fast! Stop eating out for lunch everyday and start bringing your own food.
It amazes me how many people go out for a quick fast food [...]