What Could $1 Trillion Buy?
The Federal Deficit for the 2010 budget year was $1.3 trillion and is estimated to climb to $1.4 trillion in 2011. So what exactly does $1 trillion get you these days? Continue reading
Category Archives: Personal Finance
How to Settle Debt Without a Debt Consolidator
Settling debt yourself is one way to avoid the outrageous accrued interest on a debt consolidation loan. Continue reading
A Look at Credit Card Rates Across Banks
Credit card rates used to closely track the prime rate, but they don’t anymore. Card issuers, for a variety of reasons, hang on to more of the spread between the rate they pay for funds and the rates they charge. Continue reading
Tips to Maintain Your Savings During Hard Times
Though experts say the economic crisis is over, there are many still struggling to stay afloat. Job security is still shaky, and for those of us with savings still sitting … Continue reading
How to Save Money Shopping Online
Shopping online is a great way to save money, but there are tricks you should take advantage of to make sure you aren’t spending more than necessary on those must-have items. Continue reading
Do Pennys Still Serve a Purpose?
I’m going to be upfront with my allegiances here dear readers, I think we should get rid of the penny. Continue reading
Can Money Buy Happiness? The Results Are In
“More money, more problems,” right? Continue reading
BiddingForGood.com Is A Wonderful Fundraising Option For Non Profits
Starting Today, September 1, hundreds of items, including celebrity memorabilia, will go up for auction online with proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). For the next two weeks … Continue reading
Think You’ll Get Good Grades? Want to Make a Bet On That?
Introducing Ultrinsic, a new site that lets you bet on what kind of grades you think you’ll get. Continue reading
The Recession’s Big Winners & Losers
Overall spending is up this quarter, but that doesn’t mean it’s up across the board. Check in below for a full list of this recession’s big winners, and big losers. Continue reading