The recent, devastating earthquake in Haiti has me thinking about charitable giving and how it fits into personal finances. Ask Mr. Credit Card wrote a post, encouraging us to give to the cause. I give regularly to my church congregation’s … More
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The world economy has evolved to a point where the current GDP calculations do not accurately represent all of the factors that go into economic health, argues France. French president Nicolas Sarkozy posits that the current way of measuring GDP … More
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Here are some of the things in the economic stimulus bill that are most likely to affect you personally. More
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Last night, the House passed its economic stimulus bill, sans Republican support. Quite honestly, I am disappointed. Mainly because the few really good ideas in the stimulus bill have been completely watered down by a bunch spending that does little more than perpetuate that status quo of throwing money at the problem. More
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At any rate, this is just more proof, I hope, that Americans are starting to look at their spending and saving habits and make some changes for the better. More
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Right now, it is of vital importance to prepare your personal finances for this economy. Preparation is key if you want to get through this relatively unscathed. Two of the main points of concern for many people right now are: … More
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Today, of course, since the economy has been such a big deal, and since yesterday’s election can be seen as a mandate for Barack Obama and the Democrats, it’ all about how an Obama presidency is likely to affect the … More
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Today is Election Day, and I encourage you to get out and vote. It is important to think about who you are voting for, both in the national offices and in the local offices. Actually, who you put into your … More
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Yesterday, Barack Obama unveiled six proposals that he claims will help the economy (especially ordinary Americans affected by the current situation. This morning, John McCain revealed a couple of his ideas regarding the economy at a campaign stop in Pennsylvania. … More
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With all the craziness in the stock market (bailouts and rate cuts just aren’t doing the job), I thought I’d toss up this poll: {democracy:11} Let me know what you think — whether it’s for your passive income or your … More
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Yes, things are looking serious. No, the bailout plan isn’t some magic cure-all. This is stuff we’ve seen coming for weeks now. So now is not the time to start panicking. Nor is it time to give in to fear-mongering. … More
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This morning, I was listening to the Diane Ream show on NPR while taking my son to the library. The subject was the forthcoming $700 billion bailout bill in the House, and how it is expected to loosen credit markets. … More
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Somehow, this doesn’t make me feel any better about the $700 billion bailout just passed by the Senate. Do you feel better about the Senate bailout package?
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