April, 2009
Gradegov.com Lets You Fail Your Government Officials
Grade Gov creates a stir
If you’re trying to access www.gradegov.com, be warned that it may be a little slow. There are a whole lot of people trying to get in on the action. People are chomping at the bit to share what they think of their government officials.
But with a little patience, you can see ...
The Secure Student Program
In March, I hosted a guest post from Mike Young about the ongoing battle with lifestyle inflation. Young runs The Secure Student, a program that teaches high school students how to manage their money.
At the time, I thought The Secure Student might be worth sharing during Financial Literacy Month, but I forgot about it until ...
I m Getting a Payday Loan
Moving, has it’s financial set-backs
The way I see it, I’ve earned it. I moved to North Dakota about two years ago. I’ve moved more than 20 times, and every time it has been a financial set-back. So I expected it. This time, I managed to get a job – granted, a ...
The Rich Are Still Rich
On the Wall Street Journal blog The Wealth Report, Robert Frank makes a good point:There is a growing consensus that the rich have lost about a third of their wealth. First came the U.S. surveys, which show millionaires down about 30%–both in wealth and population–as a result of the global financial crisis. Over the weekend ...
Mortgage Revamps Leave Consumers Looking to Short Term Loans
Short term loans can help consumers having mortgage problems
The short term loan is an option for people having problems meeting mortgage payments. With last years’ careless handout of adjustable rate mortgages, many people are finding themselves at a deficit when repayment dates come. How to find extra money is a hot topic and many people ...
