Having debts and personal loans are some of the most challenging and expensive thing that you can have. The stakes are very high, and the charge are high fees for missed payment and nonpayment. A more aggravating are the “small” debts that they have with credit cards, (more…)

You might say the increasing number of credit card defaults is a result of the housing crisis that led to the bank crisis, which led to thousands of people being laid off. That, of course, had to play a part.

It’s difficult to feel sympathy for the banks that took bail out money to keep operating, and then laid off thousands of workers, however. (more…)

Winter is almost over and it is officially springtime in a few days. I for one cant wait! I hope everyone has weathered the storm so to speak with the way the economy has been. I know we are staying closer to home this year as far as taking any vacations. We will make a few long weekenders instead of one big vacation. And we will be spending more time in our pool, because it is closer and more economical than driving to the shore. Whatever plans you are making this year, I hope that you have a great swimming pool season. (more…)