It’s no secret that finding a job these days is a difficult task. The national unemployment rate is at 10% for the month of November, that’s 15.4 million people out of work. Now that’s a lot of resumes floating around out there and if yours…
Posts Tagged ‘economy’
Working the Network
Posted by mmetz on December 26th, 2009
Being Rewarded
Posted by gtong on December 7th, 2009
Who doesn’t like rewards? But when do the rewards end up as extra weight or, even worse, taking your money? There are some considerations you should take when you sign up for any reward program. So before you fill anything out for rewards, ask yourself:
What…
Movie Night
Posted by gtong on November 28th, 2009
You’re looking to have a movie night, but with movie theaters charging outrageous prices for tickets nowadays, it seems like a scam. If you don’t mind not having your movie on the big screen, there are plenty of alternatives that you can use.
NetFlix – A popular…
Economics & The Macy’s Day Parade
Posted by ecreal on November 26th, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving! Odds are you caught a glimpse of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this morning flipping through channels. The Macy’s Parade has been a holiday tradition for over 80 years and it’s no wonder why. While this event provides the nation with a celebration…
Faster Than Your Average Lender
Posted by ecreal on November 16th, 2009
Time is of the essence. This phrase seems especially relevant in today’s mortgage industry. The J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study(SM) recently revealed a decline in overall customer satisfaction compared to that of 2008. This has been largely attributed to the increase…
HomeLESS
Posted by ecreal on November 10th, 2009
Can you imagine being homeless? Many people dream of the day they can finally buy a home, though there are people who don’t even have a roof to sleep under (rented or bought). Homelessness is something that is often misunderstood. There’s the idea that all…
Stressed Out?
Posted by gtong on November 7th, 2009
We all get stressed out every once in a while. Do you have bad habits when you get stressed? Stress can affect us in different ways, for many, they go on stress induced spending sprees. This can lead to unnecessary debt. So catch yourself before…
Tax Credit Extension: Approved!
Posted by ecreal on November 6th, 2009
Excellent news if you didn’t get a chance to take advantage of the $8000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit – it’s been extended! The Senate voted unanimously yesterday to approve an extension of the credit through April 2010. They also amended the bill to expand…
Pen and Paper
Posted by gtong on November 3rd, 2009
Pens and paper can be good for lots of things: writing down ideas, getting unexpected autographs, and making doodles whenever you want, and now, it can also help you save money! Here’s a couple ways keeping a notepad in your pocket can help you save…
F Is For Fail
Posted by ecreal on October 28th, 2009
Yesterday the 100th bank failed in the United States. Shortly after, others followed, adding to the long list of banks that have gone under. It’s scary to think about the place where you keep all of your savings someday just disappearing. Before you get too…