Category Archives: Economy
Atlanta Consumers Encouraged to Shop Local and Save Money Today
They say home is where the heart is – maybe it’s time to put our money there, too. At least, that’s the theory behind Small Business Saturday. Never mind that the campaign, which starts today, is backed by credit giant American Express – who happens to be offering an incentive in the form of $25… Read More »
Atlanta Residents Can Lower Debt By Learning From Money Mistakes
Nobody likes to make mistakes. But making a blunder now and then – or taking note of someone else’s – can actually help improve your finances. At Money Talk News, author Stacy Johnson recently talked about the lessons she learned from her many money mistakes – including one particularly relevant to the recession. Like many… Read More »
Foreclosure Process Comes Under Fire in All 50 States
It seems nothing has been able to slow the tidal wave of recession-related foreclosures – that is, until now. State officials across the U.S. are joining forces to investigate illegal activities that could have led to thousands of unfair foreclosures over the past few years, according to the AP Press. Allegedly, lenders have been allowing… Read More »
State Officials Across the U.S. Investigate Legality of Foreclosures
It’s still a shot in the dark, but there’s a possibility that some foreclosed homes could be returned to their owners, according to Chicago bankruptcy attorneys. Officials in every state across the U.S. – including Washington D.C. – are investigating improperly handled documents and illegal activities that may have allowed lenders to foreclose on thousands… Read More »
Why Selling Gold for Cash Might Not Be a Good Deal
In today’s tough economic times, it seems everyone is on the lookout for a golden opportunity – but surprisingly, selling your gold may not be one. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for making money off stuff you don’t need or want – for instance, by hocking clothes, electronics and such on eBay and Craigslist…. Read More »