Human nature has a built-in habit that allows us to compare everything with something else we have. We hasten to compare services offered by banks as we apply for a credit card. The same theory does not get applied to reduction of debt. Wanting the debt to grow legs and walk away, we look the other ...

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Sometimes I get questions that are out of my league. In the past, I’ve just sort of ignored these, but I’d like to try to answer more of them. To do this, I’m going to start asking for tips from some of the experts I’ve met through GRS. For example, my good friend Mac from Get ...

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Owning a Car Can be Expensive [caption id="" align="alignright" width="400" caption="Photo: myride.net"][/caption] The thought about owning a car can be exciting for anyone. With the many models, brands and colors to choose from, a potential buyer may feel overwhelmed. Take time to find the best loan, since most autos today are very expensive. Many people will finance ...

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New survey shows dissatisfaction with employment A new survey done by the Conference Board showed that job satisfaction is at an all-time low of about 45%. That's the number of people content with their current situation. The economy doesn't help. When the 2008 recession began, workers were cut. The declining workforce means that those left standing ...

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Spending freeze and pessimism Sometimes it seems like the president just can’t win. His first year was plagued by accusations of overspending. Now that President Barack Obama has announced a spending freeze, Republicans are saying that’s impossible. Democrats are saying he’s pandering to Republicans. We elected the guy. Shouldn't we trust him? That isn't the American way, ...

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