Cutting back is a big deal these days – even folks who aren’t truly interested in improving their finances are cutting back, because, well, everyone else is doing it.  Whether it’s due to job loss, peer pressure, or simply a desire to turn your financial ship around, cutting back is a wise decision.  After all, [...]

I know, you’re sick of hearing about swine flu – and so am I.  Personally I think it’s overhyped, as the media tends to do with any sort of disease.  That being said, I’m not a doctor, and I don’t know if this is something worth really getting scared about.  Also, lots of regular folks [...]

Everyone has that someone in their family or circle of close friends.  You know, the guy ( or gal ) who is always looking to borrow some cash.  I can see you nodding your head.  Whether it’s your brother, sister-in-law, great uncle, best friend from grade school or whatever, there’s always someone who needs some [...]