Recession Survival Tips

Well, we at STR have not been as active as of late.  Holidays, family obligations, and exciting new ventures have kept us running around like headless chickens.  However, I have still been diligently following this sham of a healthcare debate, or should I say debacle.  I told yall so.  President Obama and his merry band... 

The Federal Trade Commission has accused Intel of using its superior market position to “stifle competition and strengthen its monopoly”.  In a series of damaging statements, various people from the FTC have stated that Intel has been so anti-competitive that it has actually hindered creativity and advancement in the... 

Many new graduates or currently unemployed workers will often accept a job without knowing the job descriptions or requirements.  This is very understandable.  Because unemployment is so widespread and many new graduates are fighting for limited job prospects, there is increased competition for a smaller pool of jobs.  Thus,... 

Understanding them has been proven to be less difficult than finding the best places to buy mutual funds. We’ve been through a huge downtime for investments and it seems that mutual funds are starting to become a more comfortable portfolio item for prospective investors. Before making any investment, it’s always important... 

Antique coin collecting is a fun activity that can also be financially rewarding.  It is becoming an increasingly popular hobby as people learn more about the value of antique and rare coins.  With a growing number of knowledgeable rare coin dealers and the creation of very useful coin collecting software, it is an easy hobby... 

Budgeting your monthly expenses is a difficult task.  However, since the recession began we have been getting a crash course in budgeting and saving.  While many of us have been a much better job of managing our finances, this is the time of year when we typically go off the reservation and fall victim to all of the wonderful...