Does the Declining Dollar Affect You?
Current State of Affairs for the Dollar
Under both the Bush and Obama administrations, U.S. government spending – financed by government borrowing – has skyrocketed, resulting in a prolonged decline of the value of the dollar. This trend escalated with the Federal Reserve’s reaction to the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis and [...]
‘The Blind Side’ Movie Reviews Sing Its Praises
Turn to ‘The Blind Side’ for ‘Twilight’ relief
“The Blind Side” has some really tough competition at the box office this weekend, thanks to the ravenous “Twilight” fan base. However, anyone looking for a more grown-up movie can skip “New Moon” and take your instant cash loans over to “The Blind [...]
Why Worry About Bank Failures?
Depositors Must Retain Confidence
Depositor confidence in the banking system is vital to the working of the modern economy. Banks lend out money assuming that they are not going to face a situation where all their depositors demand to withdraw funds simultaneously. At the same time, depositors entrust their money to [...]
Upgrading Heat Registers in a Craftsman Bungalow
The dream is in the details
When you’re trying to restore your craftsman home to its original beauty, details matter. When I first started working on my craftsman, my primary concern was about making sure I that had a functional and efficient heating system. Living in a dream home can be [...]
Bad Reviews Don’t Dampen ‘New Moon’ Box Office Sales
Bad reviews, great cash haul
On Rotten Tomatoes, “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” reviews were 70 percent “rotten.” As of now 10 a.m. Friday morning, it has gotten 86 bad reviews. At Metacritic, only 46 percent of the reviews were good. However, I’d bet my emergency money that this film will [...]
Your Home is Still Your Greatest Asset
Why Invest in a Depreciating Asset?
Many people balk at putting money into their homes in the current situation. Home prices and values are falling, and equity loans for home improvements are all but impossible to get. With falling values, few people have any equity left.
No one can blame homeowners for [...]
How to Avoid Getting Caught in a Phishing Scam
Falling for the phishing bait
If you have not yet heard about bank phishing (pronounced “fishing”) it is in your interest to find out about this scam. Phishing is a form of Internet banking fraud that criminals have found is an effective way of stealing, but it does not have the [...]
Michael Jackson & Shmuley Boteach: A Debt of Unanswered Questions
Remember the Last Three Decades of Jacko Weirdness?
Over the years, we witnessed the eccentricity of Michael Jackson. From his constant changing appearance and repeated debt relief missions to his legal issues, we ask ourselves the question: Why did he do it? What lead MJ to go that far? For instance, [...]
Decorating Your Colonial Home
Colonial roots
While Colonial architecture appeared first when Europeans were settling America in the early 1700s, it didn’t cease to exist then. Over the course of the next 300 years, variations of Colonial design remained consistently one of the most popular and enduring styles of architecture.
Colonial décor was inspired by [...]
New Moon Reviews
Everyone wants to see it – so how are the reviews?
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That’s right, teenie-boppers and anyone else really into this whole vampire thing New Moon comes out Nov. 20th, and the New Moon reviews are starting to pour in. The consensus among critics is that the film – you’ll have to [...]
Should You Take Out A Home Equity Loan?
Owning a home still has significant benefits
Contrary to what you may have heard, many people still dream of owning a home. For those who already own a home, benefits may prove to be even more worthwhile. The only way to really make the most of your equity is to take [...]
Rachael Ray Show Introduces the ‘400 Calorie Fix’ Method
Counting Calories
Much like finding the right personal loan, the number of calories needed on a daily basis is determined by different factors such as your weight, height, age, and activity level. It varies with different people. However, there are some general guidelines on how much daily calories one person really [...]
Eggo Shortage! How to Cope at Breakfast Time
How do you solve an Eggo shortage?
Last time I went grocery shopping, I noticed there was only one flavor of Eggo waffle in the freezer, and it was the plain kind. Luckily, the store brand offered the flavors I was looking for: blueberry and chocolate chip.
I grabbed the off-brand boxes [...]
3 Reasons ‘Top Model’ Winner Nicole Fox Didn’t Deserve It
Top Model winner choice astounding
I am not here to trash talk the “America’s Next Top Model” winner. (OK, maybe a little.) I am happy for her, and I wish her the best. However, I believe that the other finalist, Laura Kirkpatrick, was more deserving of the win.
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So Are We Recovering or Not? The Answer may Be Up To Us
Up and Down at the Same Time
One of the challenges at the beginning of any economic recovery is reading mixed indicators. One sector of the economy will perk up while another sector takes a downturn. Moreover, most areas of the economy remain stagnant. The average consumer is confused, and investors [...]
The Great American Smokeout 2009
The 32nd annual Great American Smokeout
The American Cancer Society is observing the Great American Smokeout 2009 on Thursday, November 19th. The Great American Smokeout is observed the third Thursday of November, as a day where people are supposed to not smoke the entire day. The event began in the late [...]
FAA Computer Glitch Still Causing Flight Delays
Glitch is fixed, time to play catchup
An FAA computer glitch in the National Airspace Data Interchange Network, situated in Atlanta with a backup in Salt Lake City, has caused flight delays all over the country. The FAA computer glitch has now been fixed, but because the system was not working [...]
Consumers Using Payday Loans and Tax Refunds to Pay Bills
Paying off bills with tax money
Consumers are using payday loans and their tax refunds to pay necessary bills. In the past, taxpayers saw their tax refunds as additional money to do something fun with. Whether it was a vacation, a new TV or a down payment on a vehicle, people [...]
North Pole, Alaska, Won’t Send Letters From Santa Anymore
A little less holiday cheer from North Pole
People in North Pole, Alaska, are upset that the town’s long-standing tradition of letters from Santa is coming to an end. People all over the United States will be affected by the change, as the Postal Service is dropping the national program that [...]
2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Egypt v Algeria, Ireland v France
Qualifying rounds going on now!
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The qualifying rounds are going on right now for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which is being held this year in South Africa, 10 years after they held a World Cup (albeit in a different sport). For the low and uninitiated, FIFA is soccer. Granted, pundits [...]
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