Money Today That Matters Tomorrow
2021 Update – Given the chip shortage and surge in new and used car prices, no government programs were put in place as part of the various stimulus packages to support the Automotive industry. There are however Electric Vehicle (EV) credits and tax breaks in the bi-partisan infrastructure bill. [2020 …
I recently went to a ball game in my hometown and had a great time watching the local team win. However one thing I have noticed for the longest time is the rising price of things sold at the ball games and I am sure at many other sporting events. …
According to a recent journal article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, it is possible to use publicly available data on state and date of birth to predict someone’s Social Security number, particularly if they were born after 1988 and in smaller states. The ability to …
I remember as a kid, my brother and I used to exchange IOUs (I owe you) for favors owed. In most cases this was for some form of candy or an exchange to do assigned chores around the home. Because we had no money, the IOU’s provided the exchange platform …
The supreme courts 5-4 ruling in favor of President Obama’s health care plan means that most of the act’s provisions will now go into action. You can find details of these here, but to summarize: Starting in 2013 The legislation for the first time would place a $2,500 limit on …
After moving into my new place, one the big ticket items that I planned to purchase – nay, splurge on – was a big screen plasma TV for the family room. I did my research and found a Panasonic 58” model that I was able to negotiate down to around …
See this updated article for the latest program information on Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits and eligibility levels [Updated August 2011] The Federal Food Stamp Program is now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). With the stimulus aspects of this program set to expire at the end of this year following the debt …
As a relatively new small business owner working from home, one of the money saving technologies I have been looking into is VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) telephony. A broadband or VoIP phone is like a regular phone except it uses high speed Internet to make calls at a fraction of the …
There is an important debate brewing around inflation in terms of its rise and sustainability. Many believe we are headed to significantly higher inflation in the coming months. Increased government spending coupled with a huge money supply thanks to the Fed’s liberal approach to printing money for all the recent …