We are officially into the third month of 2009 and thus far this year interest rates on savings accounts have reached near record lows. The Federal Reserve has a target interest rate of borrowing of “zero” on many types of loans. Since interest rates on savings accounts typically tend to track pretty evenly with the [...]

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After hearing some fairly positive reviews of the new version of the Amazon Kindle, I decided to “bite the bullet” and pay the $359.00 fee for the Amazon Kindle 2. The new version of the Kindle doesn’t come with a protective case, so that will easily add $29.99 to your total. If you want the [...]

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Any government sponsored or based financial package would not be complete without significant measures to stimulate the use of renewable energy sources and activities.  The incentives to do so show the commitment by government to move the nation toward energy independence and renewability.  Public sentiment on this issue drives this to the forefront of importance [...]

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The Christian bible is the single best-sold book throughout history. It’s been translated dozens of time from Hebrew and Greek to English and other languages. It contains historical narratives, Hebrew poetry, apocalyptic literature, the wisdom of the ages in the form of proverbs, and even a legal document. Whether you are a Christian or not [...]

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There’s a new gadget in town, and it’s turning a lot of people’s heads. Some have called Amazon’s Kindle 2 “The iPod for Books.” Others have called it the “first nail in the coffin” for paper books. Most of the reviews of the device have been very positive, but it’s $359.00 price tag will probably [...]

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President Obama recently presented a new federal budget plan to Congress that was a whopping $3.55 trillion (That’s $3,550,000,000,000!) dollars. The plan calls for increased spending for most federal agencies and programs, as well as some new budget priorities. There’s a specific layout of the budget available online at www.budget.gov. But what does this $1.75 [...]

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How will you fare with the new 2009 Stimulus Package that has been passed by Congress and signed by President Obama?  Will you look back and say you are better off than in previous years?  Here are the raw details that affect you. More Take-Home Pay.  This year you will find more money in your [...]

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Dave Ramsey recently posted this statement about the current affairs of the U.S. economy. It has a lot of sentiments that ring true in my heart. Being disallusioned about the economy is a choice. 93% of people are still working and many will have one of the best economic years in their lives in 2009. [...]

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History tells us that the 1930′s, the era known as the Great Depression, brought the United States some of the greatest economic hardship that it had ever seen. Unemployment reached double digits, many were unable to pay their mortgages and feed their families, and the budget deficit reached over 20% of the nation’s gross domestic [...]

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With the Federal Reserve setting a target interest rate of 0% on certain types of loans and the housing market being in a near depression, mortgage rates are reaching lows that have not been seen in the last five years. This has created a great opportunity for home-owners with mortgages that have a 6% or [...]

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