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US Recession May Be Worst Since World War II

Bloomberg News reports that the massive job losses in the U.S. last month signal the nation may be headed towards its worst recession since World War[...] read more »
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Does Consolidation Loans Affect Your Beacon Score?

Does consolidating your debts can affect your credit score? The short answer is no but you need to look further before proceeding. read more »
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The A–Z Guide to Frugal Living

Live a comfortable life, not a wasteful one. And do not live life trying to fool yourself into thinking wealth is measured in material objects. read more »
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Wall Street Journal offers Confidential info on its subscribers to everyone

Surprising article on how poorly WSJ secures personal information on their subscribers. The poster states that if you call to ask about your subscri[...] read more »
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Fed funds rate to 0.25%. Economy looking like Japan in 1990

Dicussion of the likely move towards a funds rate of 0. and what this will do to the economy read more »
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Raising Money Smart Kids: Keep Your Money on a Short Leash

Article 4 of 12 in the Raising Money Smart Kids Series. This articles shows you how to teach your children about managing money; spending, saving, a[...] read more »
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The Rules for Investing in a Roth IRA

Explains the requirements and limitations for investing in a Roth IRA. read more »
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Economy Still Worsening (New Week, Same Title)

According to the U.S. Weekly Leading Index (US WLI) released on 12/05/08 published by Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI), the economy is still [...] read more »
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After Layoffs, Workers Stay at a Factory in Protest

Scores of workers laid off from a factory here that makes windows and doors have refused to leave, deciding to stage a “peaceful occupation” of the p[...] read more »
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Why Twitter will NOT Help your Blog Revenue

Why Tipd and other community sites are better for your blog monetization. Twitter is just for fun and here's why.... read more »
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When Daycare Costs More Than Your Salary

Daycare is a pretty big expense for most households. The trouble is, the price of daycare is going up, even in hard economic times. With parents losi[...] read more »
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China unveils oil pricing reform; effective Jan 1

DJ reports China unveiled a major reform of its oil pricing system, saying it planned to raise the consumption tax on gasoline and diesel prices read more »
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Hard And Soft Credit Inquiries, And How One Hurts Your Credit Score

Did you know that when a company checks out your credit report, it can damage your credit score temporarily?[...] read more »
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Selecting a Lake House as a Vacation Home

Buying a vacation home can bring tangible and intangible benefits. read more »
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Will EPA Pass a Cow Gas Tax?

The EPA may implement a per unit Pigouvian tax on cows to offset the greenhouse gas emissions that cows are responsible for. read more »
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