When you are buried in debt, it may seem like there is no way out. However, that's far from the case. There are many ways you can dig yourself out of debt. The first thing to do is to assess your budget situation. How much do you earn and how much do you spend? Look for ways to spend less and cut … [Read more...]
Distressed Homeowners to Receive Refunds From Excessive Fees
July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hundreds of thousands of refund checks worth nearly $108 million are in the mail to homeowners. The Federal Trade Commission is mailing that money to people who were allegedly overcharged by Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. The FTC is trying to protect financially distressed homeowners by returning some … [Read more...]
Millionaire Dog Passes Away
June 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here’s a fun story for your Friday. It’s hard not to be jealous of a dog when that dog has more money than most of us ever will. According to the New York Daily News Trouble Helmsley, a millionaire heiress and perhaps the world’s most pampered pet, has passed on. She died at the age of 12 in December, … [Read more...]
Gas Prices Forcing Americans to Cut Spending
May 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Americans aren't spending money on things they don't have to, according to a new study from Bankrate.com. The study found that vacations and dining out are among the things that Americans aren't spending money on. The reason? Gas prices. Of those who say they've had to change their spending habits, … [Read more...]
Toni Braxton Opens Up About Bankruptcy
May 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
You may think someone with a household name who has sold millions of records has it made-- but not Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton. She's filing for bankruptcy a second time and currently starring in the reality TV show "Braxton Family Values" that follows the singer and her family. She told TV Guide … [Read more...]
Extreme Couponers Save Thousands on Groceries
April 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
TLC's new hit show Extreme Couponers highlights people who are clipping coupons as a way to shave hundreds-- even thousands of dollars off their grocery bills. One of the stars of the show is J'aime Kirlew. According to her website ExtremeCouponDiva.com she's been able to cut a $1900 grocery bill down … [Read more...]
Saving Money In Tough Times
September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You would think that in tough times that people would do anything they could to save money. You would think that everyone would adjust their spending habits, scale down their lifestyles, and brace for whatever impact the economic downturn will have for them. You would think this but you would be wrong. … [Read more...]
Michigan Representative Wants Banks to Reorganize Chrysler Debt
June 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In an aggressive move, Rep. Gary Peters, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, urged a number of Chrysler Motor's highest profile debt-holders to aid in the renegotiation of the automaker's balance sheet, with the goal of reducing debt. Peters sent letters to the CEOs of JPMorgan and Chase, … [Read more...]
The Influence Of Personal Savings On US Economy
May 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
While it may seem odd to say, a number of economic experts are suggesting that the more Americans increase their saving the more damage may be done to the economy. … [Read more...]