December, 2009
2009 The Year That the Value of Time Went Up for Us?
As 2009 begins to wind down I have started reflecting a bit on the year. While the biggest event for most people may have been the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression, my wife and I have been through a whirl wind of lifestyle changes as well. With the new position I ...
Employee or Student Discounts for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, AllTel
Just about every major cell phone provider has discount for large corporations or groups, even when it’s an existing personal line. While most people know about their company’s discount, some do a bad job of advertising them. In addition, many folks can get student/employer discounts using their school e-mails. So grab your ...
Tylenol Recall Brings Back Arthritis Caplets, Memories
Tylenol recalls arthritis caplets
Image from Flickr.
It looks like we are in the middle of yet another Tylenol Recall, but don't worry. This time, the reason isn't that you might give your children an overdose of Tylenol. The voluntary Tylenol recall applies to Tylenol Arthritis Caplets; users have reported "a moldy smell that can cause nausea ...
Many States Feeling the Economic Pressure
Unemployment Funds Decreasing Rapidly
(Photo from ChrispyWorld, Flickr.com)
Those who are unemployed are not the only people facing difficulties while looking to borrow money. States providing unemployment benefits are quickly running out of cash and are looking at the government for loans to bail them out. The Washington Post reports that 40 state programs will need $90 ...
Choosing Your Next Credit Card
Choosing a Credit Card
Despite the current economic climate and the ongoing credit crunch, there are still plenty of credit cards out there to apply for. Let’s talk about the best way to choose your next credit card.
Interest Rates
Certain perks, such as airline miles or cash-back rewards, are nice, but the interest rate you’ll be charged ...