Archive for November, 2008

10 Recession Proof Jobs

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Recession Proof Jobs Job layoffs are happening everywhere around us these days. People who have had job security for years and years are now finding themselves unemployed. Unemployment is up and the economy is still extremely slow. It can be extremely helpful to take a look at ...

Property Taxes…Going Up

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Property Taxes...Going Up The housing market didn't just crash. It hit rock bottom. Homeowners are dealing with many different after-effects of the housing crisis. Home values are continuing to plummet while property taxes continue to increase. The value of homes across the nation has already decreased by ...

Winning the Battle Between Target and Walmart

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Winning the Battle Between Target and Walmart The holiday shopping season is in full swing. Consumers are finding themselves shopping instead of having a picnic in the park. The cold weather seems to be forcing people in doors. This can be a good and a bad thing. ...

American Express Holiday Discounts

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

American Express Holiday Discounts American Express is offering many incredible holiday discounts. These discounts are available to all AMEX members. It isn't too late to become an AMEX member. If you don't have an American Express card, now is the perfect time to get one. Apply ...

15 Ways Retail Stores Trick You Into Spending Money

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Tricky Retail Stores The holiday season is all about spending time with family, friends and money on a credit card. Did you know that all retail stores compete for your business? In order to do this, many stores trick you into buying merchandise from them. Here are ...

The Second Stage of the $700 Billion Bailout Plan

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

The Second Stage of the $700 Billion Bailout Plan Good news about our economy is finally on the horizon. Gas prices, for the most part, have fallen under $2 per gallon. The economy is getting more stable as each day passes. Henry Paulson recently announced that non-bank ...

From Credit Card Giant to Financial Institution

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

From Credit Card Giant to Financial Institution The Federal Reserve just approved American Express's request to become a bank. The company doesn't plan on slowing down when it comes to credit cards, it simply plans on offering more services to its customer base. This has already been a good ...

Credit Card Advice for Young Couples

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Credit Card Advice for Young Couples To some, the use of a credit card is completely taboo. Some people in society frown upon using a credit card to make everyday purchases. If used correctly, reward credit cards can pave the way for milestones down the road. Let me ...

Rates From Your Birth Year

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Rates From Your Birth Year Remember when milk was less than $1 per gallon? Remember when a gallon of gas was just barely over a $1 per gallon? Remember when everything was a lot less expensive? That time has long since passed. But, did you know that Starwood Hotels is now offering ...

REVEALED: 3 Reward Credit Cards

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

REVEALED: Reward Credit Cards Reward credit cards are big right now. Consumers are trading in their credit cards for reward credit cards. Isn't it better to get something extra from your credit card company? Why get a credit card that has absolutely no benefits when you can ...