Money Today That Matters Tomorrow
Recent economic figures released confirmed what most had expected: America’s economy is still contracting. The world’s largest economy shrank at an annual rate of 1% in the latest quarter (compared to 6.4% in the previous one) meaning that while the country’s deepest post-war recession was not over, the rate of …
2021 Update – Given the chip shortage and surge in new and used car prices, no government programs were put in place as part of the various stimulus packages to support the Automotive industry. There are however Electric Vehicle (EV) credits and tax breaks in the bi-partisan infrastructure bill. [2020 …
I recently went to a ball game in my hometown and had a great time watching the local team win. However one thing I have noticed for the longest time is the rising price of things sold at the ball games and I am sure at many other sporting events. …
According to a recent journal article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, it is possible to use publicly available data on state and date of birth to predict someone’s Social Security number, particularly if they were born after 1988 and in smaller states. The ability to …
I remember as a kid, my brother and I used to exchange IOUs (I owe you) for favors owed. In most cases this was for some form of candy or an exchange to do assigned chores around the home. Because we had no money, the IOU’s provided the exchange platform …
The supreme courts 5-4 ruling in favor of President Obama’s health care plan means that most of the act’s provisions will now go into action. You can find details of these here, but to summarize: Starting in 2013 The legislation for the first time would place a $2,500 limit on …
After moving into my new place, one the big ticket items that I planned to purchase – nay, splurge on – was a big screen plasma TV for the family room. I did my research and found a Panasonic 58” model that I was able to negotiate down to around …
See this updated article for the latest program information on Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits and eligibility levels [Updated August 2011] The Federal Food Stamp Program is now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). With the stimulus aspects of this program set to expire at the end of this year following the debt …
As a relatively new small business owner working from home, one of the money saving technologies I have been looking into is VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) telephony. A broadband or VoIP phone is like a regular phone except it uses high speed Internet to make calls at a fraction of the …
There is an important debate brewing around inflation in terms of its rise and sustainability. Many believe we are headed to significantly higher inflation in the coming months as Trump cuts taxes and imposes tariffs. Ultimately, whether we see inflation as a significant or permanent risk is a decision we …
If you are in the market to buy a new car or just looking for a reason to upgrade your existing car, then you could not have picked a better time than now. Apart from local and foreign automakers desperately cutting prices to stay in business or to revive flagging …
With payments for the initial round of stimulus checks underway, do you think the government will be rolling out more stimulus checks later this year? [Update] – The answer was clearly Yes, with two more stimulus checks paid in 2021. There is already talk that stimulus checks could become an …
While reviewing and updating my 401K allocations at Fidelity, I noticed this relatively common graphic showing portfolio mixes (allocations) based on an investor’s risk profile. Generally speaking most financial advisers and traditional market wisdom tell you that your portfolio allocation should be based on your age, which determines the duration …
A strange phenomenon is taking place – credit card companies are willing to really negotiate on how much you repay of your overdue debt. With revolving credit, a close approximation of credit card debt, totaling $940 billion in March of which 6.5 percent was at least 30 days past due …