Category Archives: Economy
Consumers Can Be Thankful for Decreasing Grocery Store Prices
I could swear that grocery prices inch higher every day, but apparently (and fortunately for my wallet) I’m wrong – the price of a Thanksgiving meal has actually declined this year. Don’t believe me? The proof is in the (corn) pudding. A survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation found that a family of 10… Read More »
Thanksgiving Meal Costs A Little Less This Year
If your financial state has you struggling for something to be thankful this year, take heart – at least your holiday meal won’t cost as much as last year. For the first time in almost a decade, the price of a Thanksgiving meal has dropped. A traditional dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing… Read More »
Create Your Own Economic Recovery When You Eliminate Debt
Economists have spent weeks pointing to signs that the recession is over, but many Americans are having a hard time believing it. Despite a pickup in retail, real estate and the stock market, foreclosures are still on the rise, increasing 5 percent just since summer. Unemployment – right now at a 30-year record of 9.8… Read More »
End of Recession Or Not, Get a Fresh Start
Even as headlines herald the end of the recession, it’s hard to block out lingering negativity. For instance, unemployment – currently at 9.8 percent, the highest in nearly three decades – isn’t expected to peak for another six months. Call it a lag effect, if you will. Foreclosures have risen 5 percent since summer. Costs… Read More »
Don’t Wait Until It’s Really Too Late To File Taxes
Yes, I know that April 15 has long come and gone. But 11 million taxpayers requested a six-month extension for their 2008 taxes, which means that – for many Americans – the real do-or-die deadline is this Thursday. With money tighter than ever, it’s understandable that so many of us are wracking our brains, trying… Read More »