Trust Fund Baby

Every American child may soon receive free money from the government in the form of a trust fund.

Job Competition Is Fierce

Competition for jobs is at the highest rate since the recession began.

Booming Businesses

Failing businesses are clearing the way for some companies to thrive and beat the recession

Frugalista Controversy

Target ads have a new theme – the “Frugalista”. From what I can gather from the commercials, the Frugalista is a woman with style, class and family who appreciates nice things, but is on a budget. Sounds Fabuless! The commercials are engaging and fast-paced, and definitely try and beat in the point that Target is [...]

Blue Chip Bankruptcies

Many high profile companies are on the verge of bankruptcy.

Luxury Real Estate For a Steal

If you are in the market for luxury real estate or an expensive home, now is the time to buy. Million dollar houses are selling at bargain rates.

Crocs Chokes

When an uber-popular shoe company like Crocs goes under, you know we’ve hit on hard times.  They weren’t exactly cheap, like the flip-flop, but Crocs were ubiquitous nonetheless, worn by a cross-section of society. I never understood the attraction – the couple of times I tried them on, they didn’t fit my narrow feet that [...]

Cash For Clunkers

I would sure love to trade in my 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix for a sporty new model, but I don’t think the Cash for Clunkers program is for me.  Despite the fact that I’m spending God-awful amounts of money on a car with very poor gas mileage, I’ll probably be stuck with my automobile for [...]