Entries Tagged as 'Investing'

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

How to survive 2008 in the world’s richest country - How to Fix a Budget ( 2)

How to Fix a Budget
It’s odd – when I woke up to head to work today, I felt as though a weight had lifted – as though there was some kind of change in the weather. We can do this – I know we can.
Last night, my wife and I decided to ask my […]

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

subprime derivatives

The dilema in 2008
Short segment on cnbc showing how and why the subprime market is turning sour

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

The Hidden Costs Of Bankruptcy?

One of the most depressing and uncomfortable acts in business is filing for bankruptcy. Before taking this painful step however, there are several affairs you should understand and consider with regards to financial and personal cost.
Legal Fees: While this should be common sense to most people, it can be overlooked. Finding the right attorney […]

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

PayPal To Up It’s Fraud Protection

PayPal has announced an addition to its fraud defense program with a $169M purchase of Israeli based Fraud Sciences. PayPal, whose services allow two people to conduct safe financial transactions online, has often been criticized for being too lenient with its anti fraud measures. The purchase of Fraud Services, while not only being practical, […]

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

The Biggest Housing Slump Since WWII

Could America be witnessing the biggest housing slump since WWII? Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi believes so. Not only does Zandi believe that sales of new and existing homes will be weak for the entire 2008, but also that home sellers will be forced to slash prices further to combat the vacant house gluttony […]

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Location, Location, Location

Perhaps the most daunting experience any American can endure is entrepreneurship. It is daunting because of both self doubt and uncertainty. We are all well aware of the short life expectancy of small businesses in the American market. Nevertheless, becoming self employed holds many advantages and rewards that often make the short and long […]

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Washington to Ease Tax Burden

 Congress has announced a new tax return package aimed at providing the economy with a much needed boost. Under the new negotiated agreement between Congress and U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, tax payers could see as much as $1200 checks in the mail by the end of July; even more if they have children. […]

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Ten Great Gas Saving Tips

It seems like gas and money go hand in hand in today’s world, much like Brittany Spears and drug rehab. We all want to save both money and gas, but are simply too car illiterate to understand how. So here are 10 simple tips on how to save gas. None of these tips are […]

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

Home Sweet Home

The turbulence and insecurity in the American economy is common knowledge in contemporary society. What many Americans may not be aware of however, is the ever increasing migration that is taking many people away from the states with the more expensive housing markets. “Have” states like California, Nevada and Florida have seen a sharp […]

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

Forget Gas, Here Come the Electric Cars!

Tired of feeling bankrupt at the pump? Fed up with oil companies throwing dirt in your eye? The automobile messiah may very well be here, in the form of the electric car. For you skeptics out there, this isn’t some prototype, or future model that might enter the car market in a decade. The […]