Can there ever be a ‘French Revolution’ in the United States?
Mon Feb 1, 2010 | | Posted in Finances
This post is dedicated to the folks who can afford a value meal at a fast-food joint, especially the dollar menu. It’s always heart-breaking [or is it heart-warming?] to know that no matter how poorly the economy is doing, we will always have the robber-baron class. They will always have something to blow their money … Continue Reading »
Proposed legislation could give some relief to consumers
Sat Jan 23, 2010 | | Posted in Finances
President Obama and his administration have frequently talked about curbing the size and the risk-taking of big financial institutions. That means it would “tie up” the hands of the big guys. I guess, for that reason, the new proposed legislation had a direct impact on the stock market Thursday as traders sold off shares of … Continue Reading »
Stop the Abuse: It’s time to break up with your Big Bank
Sat Jan 16, 2010 | | Posted in Finances
One of my favorite TV hosts, Bill Maher, who keeps making excellent comments on politics and religion, among other subjects, has written an article on big banks on huffingtonpost.com. I have been following his shows for quite some time now. But this is the first time I read his article about banks and big banks … Continue Reading »
Tips to achieve financial success in your lifetime
Thu Jan 7, 2010 | | Posted in Finances
For some folks, financial success means peace of mind and not worry about debt and its intricacies. For others, it means more. More than they already have, no matter how much. If they get hands on $19 million, they are not satisfied. They would use any means necessary to be financially successful. Let’s talk about … Continue Reading »
Consumer spending is the backbone of GDP of U.S. economy
Mon Jan 4, 2010 | | Posted in Finances
Gross Domestic Product is commonly known as the GDP of a country. Economists and finance experts say that the main engine of the U.S. economy is consumer spending which accounts for two-thirds of the GDP. So let’s say nobody buys anything – I mean nothing at all – the U.S. economy might collapse. It might … Continue Reading »
Interest is the backbone of modern economy
Sat Dec 5, 2009 | | Posted in Finances
In modern world, especially the Western world and Japan, interest rate is considered the backbone of modern finances and that includes your family finances as well. It affects and impacts us all in every walk of life. Individuals and families ought to understand its importance. In the following post, I have attempted to explain what … Continue Reading »
Borrow or lend as little as $25 with the help of Kiva
Thu Dec 3, 2009 | | Posted in Finances
I did a post about peer-to-peer micro-lending a while back: “Here is your chance to access affordable and flexible credit“. That program is offered by Virgin Money. What is Kiva? Kiva is the world’s first online lending platform connecting online lenders to entrepreneurs across the globe. Originally Kiva started linking folks with screened “micro-preneurs” in … Continue Reading »
Who will dominate the growing online shopping landscape?
Wed Nov 25, 2009 | | Posted in Finances
It seems that the biggest online stores are heavily competing against one another on price and shipping & handling cost. Case in point: Wal-Mart and Amazon. The battle for your wallet began last month over the prices of popular new books and DVDs. It has since spread to select video game consoles ($199 for the … Continue Reading »
To Verizon President: You need to work on Customer Service
Mon Nov 23, 2009 | | Posted in Finances
As far as we are concerned, Mr. Verizon President, your customer service stinks. You need to work on it. You guys don’t have the foggiest idea what customer service is, let alone provide at least some decent service to its customers. Verizon has become such a big company that it now is at par with … Continue Reading »
Some experts say divorce can ruin couples financially
Sun Nov 15, 2009 | | Posted in Finances
We all know divorce has huge effects on spouses’ emotional life, not to mention the kids’. More often than not, kids are the biggest losers especially when they are at teenage or younger. However, most couples don’t realize that divorce can also be among the worst and ruinous financial moves anyone can make. The more … Continue Reading »
