Archive for September, 2008

A Second Stimulus Package to Help the Economy

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Although the complete economic effects of the first American stimulus package remain to be seen, some economists are arguing that a second stimulus package would further protect the American economy from lapsing into a full recession. The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 provided $158 billion in tax refunds to the ...

Credit Card Fraud Protection

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

There are many fraudsters all over the place sending fraudulent emails to phish for bank, Paypal and credit card details. As long as you don't key in personal financial information in this unsolicited emails, you are safe. But many unsuspecting people, thinking that the bank need to verify passwords that ...

Super Secrets for Selective Spending

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

According to a recent research study conducted by Visa USA, Americans are just NOT paying attention to where they are spending their money! There is no question that they are spending it, but things get fuzzy when they start trying to quantify where and how much cash they actually ...

Finding Work During Retirement Years

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

If you have money in the stock market or a 401(K) plan or other investments, you're probably worried about the long term effects of the stock market and credit crisis on your retirement funds. If you're close to retirement age, you're probably more than worried. You're probably wondering with your ...

Real Estate- Down Market Means Buyers Market

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Real estate can be a great investment strategy, but it's not without risks. Knowing when to buy and sell, and making wise purchasing choices, will greatly increase your ability to make money and protect your investments in the real estate market. Currently America is experiencing one of the worst down markets ...

401k Advice in a Down Economy

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

A down economy is always a tough climate in which to make money -- but it doesn't have to be a tough climate for your retirement savings account. Money management should be for the long term, and a down economy is just a natural part of the business cycle. What's ...

Regional Banks and the Credit Crisis

Friday, September 5th, 2008

As just about everyone knows by now, there's a credit crisis going on in the country that doesn't look like it's going to end any time soon. The economy is dragging, debt is at an all time high, homes are being repossessed, families are losing their savings, and the stock ...

Electric Cars - How Much do They Really Save You?

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

In the midst of the current financial crisis, the rising cost of energy and the instability in the Middle East, the need for alternative sources of power is imperative. The resurrection of the electric car is imminent as research and development is underway for auto giants like General Motors, Nissan, ...