Archive for December, 2008
Black Friday Part 2 Is Upon Us Again!!
Thursday, December 25th, 2008While doing some last minute shopping a few days ago, I couldn't believe all the stuff that was still available at many stores this year. I've always been a last minute shopper and during the last few christmas shopping years I could never find anything....Every item would be picked over, ... Continue reading
Magic Johnson: The Great Entrepreneur That Succeeds Off The Court
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008In his new advice book "32 Ways to be a Champion in Business" Earvin "Magic" Johnson explains how he translated his fame as a basketball player into a career as an investor and businessman off the court. The title references the number that Mr. Johnson wore when he played for ... Continue reading
Families Learning How To Find Deals Online During The Holidays
Monday, December 15th, 2008USAToday "The Zacek family of North Carolina learned how to really find a deal online, got the scoop on refurbished technology and was reminded that making a gift basket can be much cheaper than buying one. Those lessons helped keep them on track to meet or beat their agreed-to budget of ... Continue reading
Fashion Boutiques Getting Chopped and Screwed.
Friday, December 12th, 2008Article by WSJ Independent fashion boutiques flourished in recent years as young women snapped up the latest designer apparel, no matter the price. But now, in the current crunch, they are among the retail industry's hardest hit. The credit crisis and the sharp downturn in consumer spending have left many ... Continue reading
Make Money Creating Free Personal Guidebooks
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008Springwise: No sooner did we cover Offbeat Guides, with its professionally printed and personalized guidebooks for travellers, than one of our spotters alerted us to a similar offering out of Austria: Tripwolf, which offers free, customized travel guides in PDF format. Like Offbeat Guides, Tripwolf combines professional editorial content with user-generated content ... Continue reading
Why Are Life Insurance Rates Dropping So Steadily?
Thursday, December 4th, 2008Over the past 10 years, term life insurance rates have been dropping steadily. The reason for the lower rates is that the national average life expectancy rate continues to climb. The U.S. Census Bureau has stated that people in U.S are living 7yrs more for men, and 10yrs more for ... Continue reading
A Quick Way To Get Your Financial House In Order
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008To get your financial house in order most people have to always keep their finances in check and in control. The first thing you must do is to figure out (if your married, you need to this with your wife) how much money you’re bringing in each month, and how ... Continue reading