The increase in gloom and decrease in money have sabotaged my efforts to enjoy shopping. But things got really bad yesterday when I purposely avoided shopping at a smaller store opting instead... Read more »
The majority of small business owners think the current economic downturn is threatening their ability to survive or is at least "significantly" affecting their business. Since... Read more »
If you are like most people, you probably created a daunting list of monumental accomplishments you’d like to achieve over the next year. However, setting resolutions and keeping them are two different... Read more »
Statistics show that people are very reluctant to talk about financial challenges in general and, for a number of reasons, this is particularly true in the workplace. In fact, both employees and... Read more »
Last year, a record 1.67 million cars and trucks were repossessed representing a 12% increase over 2007. Unfortunately, this isn’t too surprising since in the first... Read more »
Well, it’s 09. Makes me wonder what happened to FICO 08. Reminds me of the nearby dirt lot with a weary-looking sign that reads “Luxury Condos – Available Spring 2006.”
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When you are expecting a tax return, it can be hard to wait for those W-2 forms to come in the mail. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait too long; the IRS... Read more »
Rental car prices vary a lot. The price you pay depends on a number of factors including the rental agency you choose, the type of car you want to drive, your location,... Read more »
Housing news has been so frequent and dramatic that I missed one interesting detail: the demand for rentals has increased. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies, “with so much turmoil... Read more »
Return fraud costs retailers a lot—an estimated $15.5 billion in 2007—causing some retailers to enforce rather strict return policies. However, as retailers get a handle on... Read more »