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After all the trouble with the economy, financial literacy is finally on the radar of those in the highest levels of government. Why we have to be a part of the conversation.
White House Efforts to Increase Financial Literacy -
Credit cards nearly landed me in bankruptcy. But bailouts aren’t for me. I took a pass on iPhones, flat-screen TVs and fancy laptops and pulled my finances back from the brink.
Getting Out of Debt Without a Government Bailout -
Is your broke friend working your last nerve? Are you salty that your friend is spending money like there’s no tomorrow while you get into fights with old people over Ramen noodles at the grocery? Well, it seems the economy is turning BFFs against each other.
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Unemployment has jumped above 9 percent for the first time in 26 years. And while layoffs are slowing, many of us are going to end up working for ourselves. Here are some tips to help you survive.
Recession-Friendly Tips for the Self-Employed -
Some mega-church pastors are living large and somebody—maybe even the government—should find out if they are ripping off their congregations.
Pulpit Pimps? -
Struggling financially? It’s up to you to get a clear picture of how to make ends meet. And half the battle is learning the language of money.
The Language of Money -
Even if you haven’t been hit up for money, chances are Uncle Junior, Cousin Marvin or the girl from your high school biology class will find you before the economy finds its footing. Here are five things to consider before opening your wallet or your checkbook.
Just Say No: Money Lending to Family and Friends -
Anyone who’s still throwing around the term “post-racial society” doesn’t know anything about Americans and money. For every dollar a typical white family has, a black family now has just 10 cents. How the recession is turning the wealth gap into a deepening canyon.
Even Further Behind the Joneses -
Several months into the Detroit bailout follies and with no end in sight, it's time to seriously consider what we're going to do next. The bailout isn't enough and won't work.
Nationalize Detroit, Too -
Americans have always hated the moneymakers, rather than hate themselves.
Is Wall Street Evil?
