Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category
Having watched the economy rollercoaster during the past year, I’ve seen businesses in every industry make significant, radical changes in they way they do business, and how they treat consumers. Having spent over 15 years analyzing the retail world, I have documented my research findings in my TV segments covering almost every consumer topic imaginable, from home furnishings to health care.
Now, years of research will be turned [...]
VOICE AMERICA RADIO
EPISODE TITLE: “Economy Update: Planning for Retirement”
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
The economic events of the past year have changed the way we think about our retirement money–how we plan to save it and what to do if we lose it. Included in this discussion are what kinds of options are currently available for safe investing, 401Ks [...]
WORK-AT-HOME MOMS: GET SCAM-FREE JOBS
Just what you’ve always wanted: the chance to work at home and still be part of your children’s lives. Millions of mothers are trying to get jobs from home, and the most likely place for them to look is on the internet. Once again, the problem of internet scams. 6 million [...]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE BUYING OR SELLING A HOME THIS SPRING
Refinancing your home: consider only if you can save 2 percentage points on what you are currently paying. Consider closing costs and points you will have to pay. Closing costs can be as high as 3% of the loan amount, on [...]
FREEBIE HANDOUTS: WHAT’S REALLY FREE?
In this economy, we need to preserve our cash. Not only is not buying in bulk too expensive right now for an average-sized family, but we really need to hold onto every dollar we have. Freebies are in demand.Quality, in the feedback I’ve been getting, has gone down in [...]
SAVING MONEY ON EVERYTHING WE BUY
Comparison shopping is hard in this economy, as retailers beef up their efforts to hide true savings. You need to be smarter, take charge and respond quickly to the rapidly changing retail environment.
IMMEDIATE SAVINGS ON THE EVERYDAY THINGS WE LOVE
Don’t feel like you have to give up “getting” the things [...]
Holiday season shopping is underway, and with all the deals and “steals” how can you be the smartest shopper in this down economy? This season is expected to be the worst in 20 years. Some of the biggest trends this season, good and bad include:
Increase in Online Shopping: Online shopping is expected to rise 33% [...]
The recession has hurt many retailers, of course. But are you willing to do what it takes to strike the best deal possible for yourself and family? With inflation figures up, what are retailers willing to do in the way of lowering prices? Did you know that 90% of you who haggle will get a [...]
As the mortgage market and economy continues to be weak, there is an increase in the number of mortgage fraud cases reported, and a 48% jump in foreclosures last month, alone.
Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan, just filed a lawsuit against Countrywide, the nation’s largest mortgage lender, for issuing and marketing risky and expensive loans. We [...]
If you are shopping for a mortgage now, you have probably discovered that getting a mortgage just isn’t as easy as you thought it might be.
TRENDS IN THE MORTGAGE MARKET:
Both the 15-(5.42%) and 30-(5.88%)-year fixed rates have gone down by about ½% point in 1 year.
The mortgage crisis began in 2007, as people failed to [...]