October, 2009
The Art of Improvising: Alternatives to Buying New
This post is from GRS staff writer April Dykman.
When you have a need or a problem, there’s usually a solution that can be bought. Buying a solution is often the easiest and fastest way to solve a problem — but it also can be the most expensive.
When my husband and I were in debt-repayment ...
Average Housing Prices in the US
Housing sales have been on the rise thus far in 2009 as confidence in the real estate market rebounds. Though September saw a decline in the median sales price to $174,900 for a single family home, the number of homes sold each month has been steadily increasing. With consumers once again shopping for homes, we ...
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Not Just for First-Timers
Committee proposes extending tax credit
Do you think the tax credit will stimulate home sales?
A Senate committee on Wednesday reached an agreement regarding the first time home buyer tax credit. If they have thier way, the first time home buyer tax credit wouldn't be just for first-time home buyers anymore.
If lawmakers approve, the tax credit will ...
Daily Links: A Fool and His Money Edition
On April Fools’ Day 2007, I posted a tongue-in-cheek article describing the lifestyles of the rich and stupid. This list of the dumb things people do with money in one of the most popular posts I’ve ever shared.
I’ve softened a little since then. Yes, I think that people do some stupid things with money, but ...
Are we Coming out of the Recession?
The US stock market is soaring, commodity prices are on the rise, and there are signs that consumer confidence is growing. Ask the US government if the recession is ending and you’ll hear a resounding yes as the Obama administration rushes to claim an early victory. Naysayers however point to the massive US ...
