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The Phony Rich

The exotic cars, the homes, the private planes, chauffeurs, the celebrity hot spots, and nightly $300-plus per person dinners, etc. all encompass our[...] read more »
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Why Is Debt Really Decreasing?

If you think this change indicates that we have collectively been so scarred by the "Great Recession" that we are now behaving fiscally responsible[...] read more »
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Will the Economy Collapse In 2011?

With the steep increases in federal, state, and local taxes scheduled for next year, will economic activity be stifled to the point of economic colla[...] read more »
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Is It Wrong To Strive For Job Security?

Many of us are striving for job security while simultaneously diminishing our likelihood of becoming financially independent and paradoxically becomi[...] read more »
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Savings Down, Spending Up but What Does it Mean?

New data suggests that Americans are saving less and spending more, as the vicious economic cycle repeats itself once again. In the last quarter, the[...] read more »
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7 Reasons for (and Against) Tracking Net Worth

The true estimate of your financial intelligence is not how much you make but how much you keep. One measure of how much you keep is your net worth. [...] read more »
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Do The Rich Pay Their Fair Share Of Taxes?

Statements such as "the rich don't pay their taxes" can be misleading because they often ignore factual evidence to the contrary. read more »
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8 Questions for the Constantly Broke

Recently, Yahoo Finance republished an article from US News entitled the "8 Questions for the Constantly Broke." There is sage advice in the articl[...] read more »
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A Secret Weapon To Your Financial Plan

It is a always troubling to hear of someone's financial struggles, especially when the implications are life-altering. It is such struggles that ca[...] read more »
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Through The Looking Glass

Do you really believe in a world of financial abundance? Could you ever have too much money? Could you ever even conceive of summering in the Hampton[...] read more »
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10 Situations in Which DIY is More Expensive

DIY may not always save you money. Here are some situations where you should hire someone else to do it. read more »
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7 Types of Car Insurance: Which Ones Do You Really Need?

Do you really need all the options on your car insurance? Which ones are really useful? read more »
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What's Your Financial Mindset:

A study by Nielson and research firm Inmar has illuminated the spending habits of the affluent. Did you know that affluent households tend to be heav[...] read more »
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Health Care Bill: Happening This Year

With the passing of the Health Care Bill there are some changes that will start from this year and the rest will start from 2014. read more »
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US Census 2010 - Word of Caution

With the upcoming CENSUS to begin shortly we can expect every conceivable type of scam possible to get your identity and your money. read more »
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