Stamp Price Increase Coming – Why to Buy FOREVER STAMPS and How to Save Money

July 6, 2010

The US Postal Service just announced the latest increase in the cost of a stamp.  They’ll go up 2 cents to 46 cents in January, a 4.5% increase.  This, in an economy where deflation is the more prevalent concept over inflation and we’re seeing wages drop, not increase.  Consider also, that in 2001 a stamp […]

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How I Saved 63% ($1750) on a New Stainless Steel Fridge

July 3, 2010

Today I was able to snag a $2800 refrigerator for $1050 at Lowe’s due to a combination of good timing, good haggling and savvy use of technology.  I basically went to buy a new umbrella cover and light bulbs and they had several appliances out front with a 50% off sign.  I was immediately drawn […]

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When Idiots Risk Their Lives and Require Rescue, Should WE Pay for It?

June 30, 2010

It’s become rather commonplace for vain thrill seekers to risk their lives and expect taxpayers to pick up the bill, often showing little remorse for their burden to society, and frequently, repeating the charade. After all, it’s free! The most recent high profile rescue that comes to mind is that of Abby Sunderland, who was […]

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US Austerity Coming Says Obama – How it Will Affect You

June 28, 2010

US Austerity is on the way?  I couldn’t help but notice the irony in recent headlines touting Obama’s ambitions to get serious about deficits while he’s simultaneously preaching to the G-20 and the Eurozone especially, how they need to keep spending in order to prevent a global economic slowdown.  While there are prominent economists on […]

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Should I Refinance? How Much Lower Should Your Rate be to Make Sense?

June 24, 2010

Should I Refinance? That’s a common question that is often answered a little too brazenly by rules of thumb that don’t necessarily make a lot of sense.  It’s kind of like saying “You should buy and house and not rent” or “you should own stocks and not bonds”.  It kind of depends on your personal […]

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Trash: The Newest (and Surprisingly Accurate) Economic Indicator

June 20, 2010

I was initially skeptical upon tuning in to Bloomberg the other day to hear about the latest economic indicator gaining traction – TRASH.  However, upon hearing the explanation and of course, the data supporting the hypothesis, it sounds like they may be on to something.  And at the current pace of trash generation, the indicator […]

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