As we continue each day to battle a failing economy, many of us have begun thinking about what changes we could make to better our financial situation. Between second jobs and second mortgages falls decisions that have never been made as the result of economic pressure. Personal debt is at an all time high and  … Read more

Most of us have kept our wallets and purses closed for most of the year, attempting to minimize the effects of this turbulent economy. As the holidays approach, many have already forgotten about their current debt burdens and have opened up spending for the next few months. Spooky Statistics Halloween isn’t thought of as one  … Read more

Economists have reported slumping retails sales and increased consumer prices for months now. As the economy continues to challenge our society daily, consumers and businesses owners are fighting back against what could be seen as a hopeless fight. Many consumers are left to wonder whether bargains are a thing of the past and businesses question  … Read more

The main reason people attend college is to be able to get a better job when they graduate. Unfortunately, the economy is suffering and the job market is sparse. College graduates have not only become a large demographic of bankruptcy filers, but are also having a harder time than ever finding work. So what does  … Read more

We all are happy to see fuel prices drop, even if it is only a few cents on the dollar. The best thing about saving money on gas, more money in our pockets. Many economists suggest that saving on gas has, historically, been followed by a positive impact on the economy.  But can saving just  … Read more

It doesn’t seem like too long ago people were building great retirement funds and buying second homes on the beach to live out their “Golden Years”. Although the American Dream is still very much alive, making it come true has become out of reach for so many. Between the fate of Social Security becoming darker  … Read more

It is no secret our economy is in hot water. Between foreclosures, personal debt burdens and the number of bankruptcy filings hitting all time highs, many Americans are left to wonder if things could get any worse.  Despite the answer to that question being “of course,” we can find comfort in knowing that finding a  … Read more

Many Americans face tough decisions each day as they scramble to find enough work to keep food on the table and the family out of bankruptcy. As so many of our nations markets have been suffering for years and many people are beginning to lose faith in our economic future. Despite the high hopes and  … Read more

Many people assume that gold is a good investment. In a tough economy where debt is king, investing in gold can be a safer investment than the stock market. Many economists suggest having a balanced portfolio in order to invest safely. This means that the ideal portfolio would include some bonds, stocks, cash and gold.  … Read more

There is no doubt about it; the price of gold is going up. What many people assume to be a good thing may actually prove to be a poor way to invest their money. Times are tough and people are in debt. When the financial pressure is on, people begin to look for ways to  … Read more