Happy Days Are (Never Coming Back) Again?

In the past, the economy has generally been cyclical: a period of prosperity followed by a period of recession followed by a period of prosperity, and so on.  But now, “[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes”...

Failing to Plan and Planning to Fail

From the world of sports comes an object lesson in financial planning.  You may or may not remember the 2004 Athens Olympics.  Greece spent around $15 billion USD staging these Games.  Now, many of those once-shining venues are in serious disrepair.  Eight years...

Top 4 Dischargeable Debts

4.  Medical Bills Even if you have medical insurance, medical bills resulting from a serious illness can average over $13,000.00 ($36,000.00 for cancer patients). Even after they are discharged you can still make payments on your medical bills.  But the payments would...

The Bankruptcy Cram-Down and the IMF

In a bygone era, the United States shouted “Amen!” and “Preach On!” as the International Monetary Fund scolded Latin American nations for their huge national debts.  Now, the IMF has its sights set on the debt crisis in the United States.  Congressman Frank Wolf has...

The Bankruptcy Cram-Down and the IMF

In a bygone era, the United States shouted “Amen!” and “Preach On!” as the International Monetary Fund scolded Latin American nations for their huge national debts.  Now, the IMF has its sights set on the debt crisis in the United States.  Congressman Frank Wolf has...