Monthly Archives: March 2010

How the manufacturing industry is changing post-recession

The U.S. manufacturing industry took a hit during the recession, but it is not gone. Find out where manufacturing is going in the future...

Free Cone Day, Free Pastry Day | Free Treats Tuesday

Vanilla ice cream coneTuesday, March 23 is both Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's and Free Pastry Day at Starbucks. Get all the information about both HERE ...

David Frum | A republican reaction to health care reform

Conservative commentator David FrumOn CNN.com, David Frum offered suggestions for how Republicans should react to the "Waterloo" health care bill vote. What does he suggest?

Americans losing confidence as debt relief seems a long way off

A woman with red hair in a white suit jacket. Does she need debt relief?Americans are losing confidence in the stimulus as they see debt relief still a long way off. Consumer confidence is at 52% , down 7%...

Health Care Reform basics Part 2 | New health care bill summary

SyringesThe new health care bill has passed the House, but at more than 2,000 pages, it's a long read. What are the basics of this legislation? ...

New health care bill summary | Health Care Reform basics Part 1

SyringesThe new health care bill has passed the House, but at over 2,000 pages, it's a long read. What are the basics of this legislation? READ MORE...

Ten money-saving tax reminders

Upper part of 1040 tax form with pencil and pencil shavings lying on itIt's tax time! These 10 tax-saving tips might save you so much money that you can hold off applying for installment loans or cash advances...

Will reformation of credit cards truly help Americans?

closeup of a credit card in a man's handReformation of credit cards is a huge task the Obama administration took on. But are these new laws truly beneficial to consumers?

Five Common Financial Mistakes

Financial mistakes are common, but repeating them shouldn't be. Identifying common errors helps in avoiding them in the future. READ MORE ...

The Five Golden Rules of Financial Planning

The golden rules of financial planning create a mindset of prosperity. When followed, these rules help create wealth and eliminate debt...

Survival Tips for Two-Income Households

Couples in two-income households often find themselves bickering over money. These tips can help cut down the strife of competing paychecks.

Unsecured Loans and the 2009 Economy

Unsecured loans proved to be difficult for consumers to manage in 2009, according to a new study done by the Federal Reserve.

Unsecured loans being offered to college-aged consumers

Unsecured loans and college-aged people are the newest concern the market has to address. But is extended credit is good for them?

Hardships may affect cash today, but they can be overcome

Hardships may hinder managing cash today, but there are ways to overcome. Learn a few tips on how to manage, no matter the situation. READ MORE

The best time of day to find debt relief, without payday loans

A man in a grocery store with a basket full of food.Finding debt relief as well as ways to avoid the need for payday loans can be dependent on the time of day you shop. READ MORE ...

The vernal equinox 2010 is almost here

vernal equinox 2010As the earth orbits the sun, we are almost to the mid point between the solstices, at the vernal equinox. But what does that mean?

Doc Fix | Disputed Democratic memo about health care reform

U.S. Congress buildingA memo has been circulating today that instructs Democratic congressmen to not discuss doc fix. What is the doc fix, and is the memo real?