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Why Should We Listen to the So Called "Experts" on Fox Business?

I was watching Fox and Friends this morning before going to work and was listening to the guest "expert" Charles Payne discussing the one year anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers.He was asked about letting companies like that fail and he responded with "nobody is too big to

How Are Rivers Important to the Growth of a City?

Most people do not realize how important healthy rivers are to the growth and vitality of American Cities. And really rivers and water ways are important regardless of the state, province, country, or continent. Rivers matter and so too does all of the fresh water supplies on this planet.

What Can Hawaii Learn From Cuba About Sustainability?

Before the Berlin Wall came down, Cuba was thriving. The Soviet-bloc nations bought Cuba's sugar cane and tobacco, and they provided economic staples such as food and gasoline in return. When the Soviet Union collapsed overnight, and the wall dividing Europe came down, Cuba was suddenly strande

Economic Outlook Better For Austin Than the Country

As noted in a recent article in the Austin-American Statesman, Austin is weathering this recession better than the country as a whole.The Austin-metro area added jobs in 2008, while the national unemployment rate dropped 2 percent, a total of 2.6 million jobs.

More Regulatory Shakedown and Extortion - Some Believe So

When Elliot Spitzer was a prosecutor and attorneys general in New York, he was criticized at the time for using extortion type techniques to shake down corporate America. After he became governor and then fell from grace due to his extra-curricular activities more and more of what transpired came ou

Government Grants For Individuals - How it Works

With the current coarse economy, the government grants for individuals are comfy option to raise fund for the needs. The individuals eligible for grants from presidency may be a farmer, student, businessman, non-public individual or victim of natural calamities. The US government grants for individu

The Financial Journey Less Traveled

Today we must look to other avenues to provide security, longevity and stability in our financial lives. We must get rid of the job mentality and launch our own turn key internet businesses which is where all the wealth is created.

Did Cash For Clunkers Really Work?

Now that the controversial Cash for Clunkers program is officially over, a lot of people have things to say about the program, whether or not it was a success and if there should be another one or similar programs like this. Many believe that the US Industrial economy is moving again and that the ca

Current Economy Equals Opportunity!

The current state of the economy has a lot of people up in arms. It is one vicious cycle. People are losing their home because someone clever decided to come up with the idea of interest-only loans, adjustable rate mortgages, and any other type of creative ways to get people financed.

New Money is Not Your Friend

The articles of the Constitution specifically state that, "...gold and silver shall be the official currency...". Do you work to earn your money? If so, then please read this.

How is Silicon Valley and the US High Tech Computer Sector Doing?

Every sector of the US Economy has felt the global economic crisis, some more than others; banking, auto manufacturing and hospitality industry to name a few. Still, some of the industry sectors we are most known for in the millennium have also been hard hit, harder than anyone cares to admit. So, l

What Causes An Appreciation In The Exchange Rate

An appreciation in the Exchange rate can occur for various reasons. The most significant reasons include higher interest rates and lower inflation. An appreciation of the exchange rate can have a significant impact on a country's economic growth and inflation therefore it is important to unders

Fed Policy and Credit Bubbles

The US relies heavily on consumer spending to prop up the economy in times of economic contractions. The Federal Reserve Board spurs consumption by adjusting short-term interest rates, which encourages Americans to buy consumer goods on credit.

Government Agencies Say They Have No Choice But to Tax Online Sales

Most local government agencies are in a real pickle and they have not been able to collect the tax revenues that they once did when the economy was really humming along under President George Bush with unemployment under 5%. During this time there was a windfall of monies for local governments. Addi

Never Rush the Cook

Never listen to those that want you to rush the cook. They will get the cook fired.Give the cook time to prepare the meal.

Money As Debt - A Look at the Reality of Our Economics System

There are many common misconception with the average person about money today.Wheredoes it come form?How is it made?The belief that money is only paper and coins printed off in the mint is entirely untrue. Almost of all the money we hear about today. The trillions of dollars that are unheard of or e