Born shortly after the turn of the century, both my parents lived through the Great Depression. From the stories they told, I decided early on that there was nothing great about the time EXCEPT for the sense of family and commitment to it. America can thank FDR and his programs like the WPA for bringing [...]
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Times Are Tough All Over
Too many people want something for nothing or almost that. Even in the poor present day global economy, prices are on the rise. Credit card debt is as astronomical as the national debt. I was amused when our government pushed through bills to control plastic spending. Too little, too late is my opinion. With so [...]
Recycling Books Is An Old Trick For This Old Dog
A recent article authored by Stephen King about electronic books got me thinking. Books are heavy even paperbacks. Most people read a book once, put it aside, and forget it. What a waste of literature! What a waste of money! Twenty years ago I came upon a storefront with a big sign in the window, [...]
Location, Location, Location – Important Even For Insurance
Several years ago my youngest while in basic training got a low ball auto insurance quote. I knew that he realized that driving history, tickets, and accidents counted. What he didn’t factor in was that he was out of state at the time. When he came home and registered the vehicle, boy did he ever [...]
Looking Forward While Sliding Down
A big stack of bills sits on my desk waiting for payment on the first–car loan, house expenses, utilities even life insurance. It is tough budgeting in this depressed economy with inflation going up and earnings going down. I personally know two businesses in danger of failing. I know several people who have been out [...]
Tabloid Sensationalism
An advertisement on diets for diets for quick weight loss in the tabloid got my attention. It was a pausable and possible way to start shedding pounds. Then I moved on to the photos and feature stories. It is truly amazing how sensational the pictures are as well as the writing. Cryogenics, space invaders, dead [...]
Timeshares and Vacation Clubs
It is a buyers’ market right now in real estate with prices down. But what about timeshares and vacation clubs? 67% of buyers choose interval purchases; the rest opt for points. Their $20,000 average resort condo investment has not dropped. Neither has the average $646 that buyers are responsible for annually in maintenance fees. But [...]
