Archive for September, 2008
Reaction to Proposed Market Bailout
The grim reality facing our financial markets has finally hit a low that even President Bush—who has a “let the market police itself” ideology—has decided it’s time to intervene. The cost to taxpayers is going to be enormous, possibly $500 billion. But for those hung up on this concept need to take a step back [...]
AIG Consumer Information
In light of the recent news regarding the Federal Reserve’s decision to loan insurance giant AIG $85 billion in return for as much as 80% ownership of the company has raised a lot of questions amongst consumers. Because of the enormous size of AIG (likely the reason for the bailout) many of you may have [...]
15 of the Most Famous Quotes About Money
“True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence” - Franklin D. Roosevelt
“When a man’s stomach is full it makes no difference whether he is rich or poor” - Euripides
“I am a poor man, but I have this consolation: I am poor by accident, not by design” - Josh Billings
“Credit is a system whereby [...]
Tighten Your Belt Now, Feel Better Later
All day we are inundated with doom and gloom regarding the way the U.S. economy is screaming down into a feirce downward spiral. Gas prices are on fire, homes are in free fall, banks are imploding and the deficit is plummeting faster than a brink in a pond. Obama and McCain are giving half hearted [...]
Milk Your Money Was On the Radio!
Last Thursday, Frank and I had the unique opportunity of being on the air in an interview with Andrea at AskAndrea.com in Texas (WBAP). Its a national station that wanted to discuss our 27 Tips Around the House as well as talk about our main philosophy of helping our readers make milk the most of [...]
