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What Happens to Credit Card Debt if Bank Fails?
In writing recent articles about the takeovers, bailouts, and mergers, some astute readers at BlogHer posed the question "What happens to my credit card debt if my bank fails?". You…
Bankruptcy, Takeovers, and Bailouts – Oh My!
Just when I thought last week's news with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac was groundbreaking, the last week has brought us unprecendented news in the form of shocking bankruptcies (Lehman…
Self-Employment Taxes – Things You Must Know
If you are already self-employed or just launching out on your own, taxes can be one of the most intimidating items, especially if all you've previously known is a simply…
Economy Is Down But Booze Sales are Up
Are people simply drinking their way through the uncertain economy? My recent weekend trip to a wine and spirits superstore would lead you to believe they are. As I walked…
Comparing Air Fares…An Impossible Task?
I only travel by air a few times a year. I haven't yet faced the daunting task of traveling in light of all the additional fees and "perk-stripping". So, as…
One Expensive Pep Rally: Cost of the Democratic National Convention
Regardless of your party affiliation, it is impossible to escape the nonstop news from the historic Democratic National Convention in Denver where Barack Obama will accept the party's nomination tonight.…
Are Class Action Lawsuits Worth Your Time and Money?
Recently I was listening to the news and heard about the Airborne Class Action Lawsuit Settlement and started thinking -- as a purchaser of Airborne, if I hadn't heard it…
Why Work Sucks And How to Fix It
When I was writing a recent article on telecommuting I stumbled across the book "Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It" by Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson. I recently…
The Cost of Being an Olympic Athlete
The Beijing Olympics are in full swing. Most certainly there are numerous gay athletes both out of the closet and in hiding. I recently read The Advocate article on Australian…
Are You Willing to Succeed?
Are you willing to do what it takes to create what you really want in your business, career, and finances? It might sound like an obvious answer "well, of course!",…