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Jobless Rate Over 10%, Highest Since 1983

Stocks in Asia closed higher today; U.S. futures are pointing to a lower open.Can the markets handle double-digit unemployment? We're about to find [...] read more »
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$8,000 Homebuyer Credit extended - $6,500 Credit introduced

President Barak Obama will sign a measure today that will extend unemployment benefits and the $8,000 first time home buyer credits, and will also in[...] read more »
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'Hot' products to avoid online

Retail theft is on the rise, but not from hard pressed consumers looking to make ends meet. Rather, organized groups or gangs are hitting stores, ste[...] read more »
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3 Stocks With High-Quality Growth

Growth is scarce at the moment. About three-quarters of companies in the S&P 500 index have issued financial results for the third-quarter reporting [...] read more »
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$6500 Homebuyer Tax Credit For Current Homeowners Signed Into Law Today. Is It Retroactive?

This morning President Obama is expected to sign into law an extension of the popular first time homebuyers tax credit and extend it by allowing curr[...] read more »
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What’s the Best Health Savings Plan For You?

Tis the season of open enrollment and if you are like me, you’re trying to figure what you’re going to do about your health insurance for the coming [...] read more »
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Personal Finance and the NYC Marathon

I recently ran the NYC Marathon. It wasn't easy, let me tell you. But there are many aspects that are similar to personal finance. read more »
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5 Utterly Fascinating Rebellion Banknotes

If you look back into history, many revolutionary forces struggled to introduce and maintain a stable form of currency. read more »
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Investing in Economic Recovery

Some factors to take into consideration as you make an investing plan for the economic recovery. read more »
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Save Money By Selling Your House Without A Real Estate Agent

Selling your house without a real estate agent can be a great way to save money, but only if you do your research and are willing to put in more of y[...] read more »
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4 Home Improvements that Can Boost the Value of Your Home

While you can't really expect to get 100% ROI on home improvements, here are four that can give a respectable return when you go to sell your home. read more »
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Travel Hacking for Noobs: How We Save Hundreds on Airfare, Get Free Accommodation, & Make Money while Overseas

A real case study of the step-by-step system I use to save hundreds on airfare. Also, how we get free and cheap accommodation and make money while o[...] read more »
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The Career Diaries: The Network Engineer

A New Series focused on insider information on various careers. Today it's the Network Engineer. read more »
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The Great Big List Of 75 Budgeting Tools, Finance Softwares And Iphone Money Apps

A list of 75 + budgeting tools, finance software, Iphone money apps and other personal finance related programs that can help you implement your fina[...] read more »
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Writing an Awesome Personal Executive Summary

The second part of applying the business plan to your personal finances covers the topic of executive summaries--taking a broad look at your money an[...] read more »
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