Archive for the 'Spending' Category

Government is Taking Our Money and Spending it Wastefully

The amount of wasteful spending in this country, to say the least, is completely outrageous. The money being allotted for frivolous spending throughout the government of the United States of America is completely out of control. All the bills that are sighted in this report are from the fiscal year of 2009.

How To Keep Your Young Children Entertained Despite Going Through An Economy Crisis

Children don’t care about economics, except when it means that their lifestyle has to change. This is usually a matter of wanting things to stay busy. During an economy crisis, it may seem nearly impossible to keep your child entertained with the high prices of toys and with all of the marketing that companies do to make your kids want to beg for the latest and greatest stuff. But, it is possible. Despite going through an economy crisis, here are 3 easy ways to satisfy your children without stretching out your budget:

New vs. Used Cars: 6 Factors to Consider

With auto makers and dealerships slashing prices and offering extremely generous incentives, buying a new car now could actually prove to be cheaper than buying a used one. Just be prepared to stomach the risks of bankruptcy-protection filings and swift depreciation.
Typically, used cars are a better value. Not only are they cheaper, but depreciation is [...]

Can’t Get a Mortgage? Rent to Own

Once upon a time would-be home buyers could easily secure a mortgage, even with less-than-stellar credit or little money to their names. Although such buyers are largely cut out of today’s market, “rent with the option to buy” listings offer them an opportunity — but not without some risk.
More sellers and home builders are now [...]

10 Things Major League Baseball Won’t Say

1. ”So much for the national pastime.”

As of 1985, a quarter of Americans considered baseball their favorite sport. But with NASCAR and soccer on the rise, that figure had dropped to 14 percent by 2006, according to a Harris Poll, or half as much as pro football. Over the same period, according to Nielsen Media Research, [...]