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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Thoughts On Elena Kagan’s Nomination

May 12, 10 Thoughts On Elena Kagan’s Nomination

Posted by in Recession Opinions

I have been catching a lot of flak for my pointed criticism of Mr. Obama’s foreign and domestic agenda.  Many individuals that I trust, admire, and respect have been urging me to be more optimistic.  However, how can you reconcile that optimism with Mr. Obama’s latest nomination to the Supreme Court?  According to most...

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Rising Interests Rate May Threaten Fragile Recovery

Apr 12, 10 Rising Interests Rate May Threaten Fragile Recovery

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The question is twofold: when, and not if, interests will go up and by how much.  Consumers have grown accustomed to single digit interest rates and this has fueled a large portion of this fragile recovery.  Rising interest rates will harm a few areas of the economy that are experiencing small gains.  For instance, higher...

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Slogging Through The Recession

Apr 01, 10 Slogging Through The Recession

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The Obama Administration has been enjoying the post-coital bliss that occurred after they rammed the healthcare reform plan down America’s throat.  While opponents on the right have been predictably overheated in their rush to condemn a very middle of the road bill, the conversation again turns to America’s troubled economy. ...

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Obama Administration Increases Home Owner Relief Efforts

Mar 30, 10 Obama Administration Increases Home Owner Relief Efforts

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With 20% of American mortgages underwater, the Obama administration has been under a great deal of pressure to expand programs designed to assist homeowners in danger of foreclosure.  To that end, President Obama announced that an additional $14 billion in aid will be provided in order to shore up the F.H.A. and other assistance...

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Change For A Dollar

Mar 22, 10 Change For A Dollar

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After much coaxing and cajoling, the House of Representatives, led by a strident Nancy Pelosi, delivered Mr. Obama a major legislative victory.  Although I am severely disappointed by the chicanery surrounding the passage of this healthcare bill, it will be a net positive in the lives of many Americans. I hold out no hope for...

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