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Stimulating News You Can Use

I really hoped you cashed that economic stimulus check you got back from Uncle Sam in the beginning of this past summer. If you haven’t done so already, you better get that sucker deposited in the bank before the government runs out of money and the check bounces. Just kidding. I think. But seriously, while… Read More »

Finally, a (Small) Win for the Little Guy!

Have you ever heard of the Universal Default clause? Me neither. I may have a voracious appetite for reading, but that credit card fine print always gets past me somehow. I’m sorry I didn’t pay closer attention. The Universal Default clause is a gimmick (scam, rip-off, cheat, swindle — pick your own verb) thought up… Read More »

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

You probably just finished buying your back-to-school clothes and stationery supplies for the kids. Yet, here it is, not yet the last day of September and stores all over the country have already hauled out their Christmas decorations. I know. Can you believe it? Used to be, that you’d at least get to watch the… Read More »

Atlanta: Still Peachy?

There has been a lot of economic news as the lead story in the media over the past few weeks, with the financial markets and banking sectors getting more than their fair share of attention. Wall Street, U.S.A. is a mess; fortunately, Uncle Sam and Mr. Bush are right there to help them out. The… Read More »

Stress and the City

Forbes.com recently ran an article which reported that Chicago residents were the most stressed individuals in the United States. Is it any wonder? Chicago’s unemployment rates are hovering above 7%, gas prices are nearly $4.50 a gallon, it’s crowded, and it’s just about to get more expensive to own a home here. In less than… Read More »