July, 2009
Cash For Clunkers Suspended?
The money may have run out - ALREADY!
No more CARS? (Photo: unclesamsauntie.com)
America needs strong, decisive action from its government that will restore consumer faith in the economy. One of the vehicles President Obama had planned to use to help those of us who are hamstrung by the high cost of gasoline was the Cash For ...
What We Wish We Knew When We Were Younger
Kris called me at seven o’clock last night, just as I was sitting down to write the Friday “Ask the Readers” post. I was sorting through this week’s questions when the phone rang.
“Are you busy?” she asked. “Can you do me favor?”
“Maybe,” I said. “It depends on what it is.”
“Ryan’s car broke down,” Kris said. ...
Goldstar: Half-Off Local Events In 8 Major Cities
Feeling the recession, but still want to get out of the house? You might consider signing up for Goldstar, which helps you to “Go out more”. They offer half-price tickets on plays, concerts, sporting events, and museum exhibits.
So far, it includes events in these areas: Los Angeles, San Francisco, ...
Glenn Beck Calls Obama Racist, Screams For Cookie Crisp
In the meantime, beers at the White House
"I am a rodeo clown," says Beck. (Photo: blogs.e-rockford.com)
In the aftermath of the Henry Louis Gates alleged racial profiling arrest by Cambridge police officer Sgt. James Crowley, President Obama called for Gates, Crowley and himself to sit down at the White House and have some beers. This came ...
Maximum Weekly Unemployment Benefits
On my post about adjusting to a financial crisis such as losing one's job, a commenter notedIt doesn't sound like you figure unemployment into your emergency plan which makes the scenario that much more stressful! It's true-- when I visualize losing my job and how I'd adjust, I think first of all about what it ...
