Category Archives: Personal Finance
Recession Bad For Finances But Good for Health?
The recession might be bad for your spirits, but it turns out it might actually benefit your health. It appears that periods of recession have the potential to increase lifespan, according to a study recently released by the University of Michigan. Researchers found that people who lived through the Great Depression actually lived longer than… Read More »
Bad Economy Might Have Health Benefits
Today’s economy is bad for a lot of things – stress levels, job security and housing prices to name a few. But, believe it or not, it might be good for your health. Life expectancy actually increased during the Great Depression, according to new research by the University of Michigan. Think it sounds like a… Read More »
Focus on Your Finances, Not the Economy
Some people look at today’s economy as a curse. But more and more, I’m starting to see it as an excuse – a scapegoat that’s holding us back from financial freedom. In all fairness, I will admit that the state of the economy has an effect on our finances. It can contribute to a lost… Read More »
Little Things Add Up Big Time When It Comes to Paying Down Debt
While I’ll mourn the sunny weather and homegrown tomatoes, there’s one thing I won’t miss about summer – high gas prices. You know it’s officially fall when the pinch at the pump hurts a little less. Yesterday it was announced that an average gallon of gas had fallen below $2.50, the first time it’s been… Read More »
When to Consider Bankruptcy for Debt Relief
If you knew of a safe, reliable method to achieve financial independence, you wouldn’t hesitate to use it, right? I didn’t think so. Yet potentially millions of Americans have access to a surefire way to free themselves from debt – and they refuse to consider it. I’m referring to bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is your right as… Read More »