Although Down, Jobless Numbers Portend Trouble

Jun 04, 10 Although Down, Jobless Numbers Portend Trouble

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Although the unemployment rate fell to 9.7% for the month of May, the Obama administration is not happy. The vast majority of jobs added to the economy were temporary census positions. Meanwhile, private companies failed to meet economists’ expectations. Last month, when unemployment rose to 9.9%, the administration was...

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Tips on How to Save Money on Your Vehicle

Jun 04, 10 Tips on How to Save Money on Your Vehicle

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Prices increase every summer, especially the cost of gas. Maintaining a car is one the most expensive items on a family’s budget. Therefore, proper maintenance and care can save you a huge headache down the road, so to speak. 1.    Always check on your vehicle regularly. A well-maintained vehicle can save you a bundle...

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Why The BP Oil Spill Is Not Anyone’s Katrina

Jun 03, 10 Why The BP Oil Spill Is Not Anyone’s Katrina

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Many people are attempting to draw parallels between the unprecedented disaster occurring in the Gulf of Mexico and slowly spreading to the Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida coastlines and Hurricane Katrina. However, comparing this man-made disaster to an act of nature whose damage was aided by human failure partially...

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Is A Reverse Mortgage Right For You?

Jun 02, 10 Is A Reverse Mortgage Right For You?

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by Dennesa Mae Ratkins What Is A Reverse Mortgage? Many seniors wish to enjoy their golden many years, but are unable to discover a way to either increase their monthly earnings or decrease enough of their monthly expenditures so that they can retire at a comfortable age. One way to circumvent this issue is by obtaining a reverse...

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Why Living A Frugal Lifestyle Is Still Important

Jun 01, 10 Why Living A Frugal Lifestyle Is Still Important

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Why Living A Frugal Lifestyle Is Still Important With a dip in consumer spending in April, many people who are insisting that the economy is back to business as usual were forced to eat a big bowl of crow. Despite the unchanged economic realities for most of us, Slate has an article about how luxury spending is on the rise again. ...

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