August, 2009

Op-Ed: Hands Off My Haagen-Dazs And IKEA

Charlotte Allen's fed up with guidance offered by the "spend-more crowd," who decry inexpensive consumer goods and advocate for local food. In a piece for the Los Angeles Times, she calls out the "spending enthusiasts" for sending the wrong message in a down economy.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Op-Ed: Hands ...

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Are You An Economic Survivalist? Tell Us

We want to know how the recession has affected you. Whether you've managed to ride out the economic storm or you're struggling to keep your head above water, tell us your stories. You can post them on our Soapbox blog. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Are You An Economic Survivalist? ...

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Mass Lottery Mega Millions Infects East with Lottery Fever

Find out Mega Millions winning numbers Friday Before 2007, Jack Whittaker was the biggest lottery winner of all time. He won in 2002. Photo url: www.bankrollmob.com/poker-news/2009716/americ... The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has gotten huge since the Mega Millions winning numbers announced yesterday haven’t resulted in a winner yet. If the Mega Millions lottery results Friday end up ...

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Home Prices Rise

Home prices saw their first quarterly increase in three years in the second quarter, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. The graph shows the change in $100,000 of home value over time, starting from the first quarter of 1987.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Home Prices Rise...

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Is Buying a Foreclosed Property Realistic?

My wife and I enjoy our apartment, but we’re preparing for the day when we can make the jump to a house. We could use the extra space, and we’re ready to get away from some of the ticky-tack regulations and rules that landlords love to use. Financially, however, our preparation is lacking. It isn’t because ...

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