Over the last year, financial institutions have been looking for additional ways to make money after the laws were put in place to “protect” the American consumer. Congress decided that they were going to fix the problem of credit card companies taking advantage of people
Yesterday reports hit the news about the growing number of U.S. mortgage foreclosures for this year. It is frightening to know that we are on track to foreclose on more than 1,000,000 houses this year(2010). So far this year, over 528,000 families have been affected. Even more frig
A couple of days ago, one of my client couples came to visit for the last time as part of their program. I really wish every client left my programs just like this, but is most cases they do not. This client came bearing a gift. They informed me, […]
I read an interesting article today from mint.com. The author share statistics on how we as Americans have steadily moved from cash to using more plastic (credit and debt cards) for our payments. Very interesting reading. You can read it yourself. I have placed the link at the end
This weekend we will be celebrating the 234 birthday of the greatest country in the world. I am thankful to have been born in this country. Through my years, I have had the opportunity to visit other country’s, and I do say that this one is the greatest. Many will […]
Last Sunday, after all the massive lines had disappeared, I made my way to the local Apple Store. I wanted to see and touch the new iPhone 4 and get a feel for what it was like. To say the least, I was hooked. It is sleek and functional. I […]
It is hard to believe that July is here. For most of us, it is hot, humid and hazy – summer is in full swing. Before you know it, our children will be back in school, vacations over and we will be preparing for fall and winter. Where does time […]
You have heard the phrase that “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away” or something like that. Most of us are not real keen on the idea of going to the doctor (some I have seen live for those times) and will do anything to avoid the poking, prodding, […]
My family and I just returned from a week at the beach. It was fun and very hot. We spent the week with all of my wife’s family. I can say for me, I am glad to be back and able to get some rest!! Being at the beach is […]