Posted on 31 December 2008
Too often, consumers looking for a car insurance policy purchase the first one they find from the company with the catchiest commercial. Then, when it comes time to actually put that policy to use, many people find out that it doesn’t exactly provide the best coverage. That’s why it’s so important to know what you’re [...]Continue reading...
These days you’d be hard pressed to find someone you know who doesn’t have a single credit card. They’ve become a staple in our wallets and purses, convenience and freedom just a swipe away. Some people use them for every single transaction, hoping to rack up rewards points or frequent flyer miles. However, it all [...]Continue reading...
Our economy has been all over the news lately. Whether it be Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, AIG or the Lehman Brothers, we seem to be in a financial world of hurt. This led us to wonder, how would the economy affect America’s favorite board game, Monopoly?
Foreclosure has hit the economy hard, so hard in [...]Continue reading...
It’s a valid question. After bailing out multiple banks, the US auto industry is now asking for a bailout of their own. It's feasible that other industries that are considered “vital” to the United States economy might try and get their piece of the pie. One could only imagine what life would be like if the US government started to bail everyone out...
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Note to Self: When going to Washington to ask for hand outs, don’t bring your private jet.
When the CEOs of Ford, Chrysler and General Motors went to Washington to lobby congress for $25 billion in tax payer dollars they decided it would be a good idea to fly their private jets, apparently because tact is [...]Continue reading...
Your credit score is the key to your financial future. Lenders view your score as an indication of how well you manage loans and credit. However, most consumers are baffled over how their behavior impacts their score. Unbeknownst to many cardholders, you can actually improve your credit score by using credit cards. In this post, [...]Continue reading...
In a few short months, Barack Obama will inherit the highest office in the land and, along with it, the worst economic crisis in the last century. Obama made the promise of economic restoration the keystone of his campaign. Indeed, many pundits credit his landslide victory to the recent economic implosion. Beating out an unhip [...]Continue reading...
If you are one of the thousands of Americans wondering if your home is going to be foreclosed on, you might think that there’s really nothing left to do. The thought of foreclosure is a stressful and disconcerting one, and many homeowners resign themselves to the fact that there’s nothing they can do to avoid [...]Continue reading...
Both parties’ candidates have already taken stands on the issue. On the Democratic side, Barack Obama would like to reform the bankruptcy process and has suggested other changes to help Americans in financial distress. On the Republican side, John McCain voted in favor of a law intended to curtail the burgeoning number of bankruptcy filings. Continue reading...
Coloradans may want to reconsider their support of Representative Bernie Buescher. The lawmaker was recently discovered to have ties to a group linked to the payday loan industry, a special interest he has fought in the past. The representative, the Democratic incumbent in Grand Junction, is now facing voter doubts about his integrity and sincerity [...]Continue reading...
In the past, hybrid vehicles had only a very narrow market of uber eco-friendly consumers who were more concerned about global warming than gas mileage. With fuel prices skyrocketing, that has now changed. Hybrid mania has hit car buyers hard. Many dealerships have waiting lists for the most popular hybrids, like the Honda Civic Hybrid [...]Continue reading...