Archive for May, 2008

FED Stats On Economy Don’t Agree With Reality

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

CNN Reports: Only a few years ago, Americans who considered themselves middle class were scrimping to pay for their kids’ college education. Now, many of them are struggling to cover far more basic needs - gas and groceries. See also my article, Debt Priority, Hierarchy of Debt

Who’s To Blame For $4 Gas

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

CNN Writes: “It’s hard to imagine now, but in 1999 gasoline sold for 90 cents a gallon. How’d we get from there to $4 a gallon?” Additionally, if you would like some debt advice to stretch your budget, see my article 40% Pay Raise Without Asking The Boss

Feds Target Credit Card Industry

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

CNN Reports: “…the Office of Thrift Supervision, responsible for overseeing the nation’s savings and loans, endorsed a seven-point plan to tackle “unfair” and “deceptive” practices by companies that issue credit cards. ” See also my article Credit Cards Dirty Lil Secrets