When to Cut Stock Losses
Investors trying to shake their nerves are hunting for stocks and other investments to park their cash. (There’s a lot of money sitting on the sidelines…
Homeowners Dilemma
Until home prices reach the market bottom, the U.S. housing crisis will continue. Why? Those who bought homes they could not afford will have to move…
Shopaholic Lessons
I just watched Confessions of a Shopaholic, a movie that provides great lessons about spending control. Here are some of the lines I really liked… “Do I…
Try TreasuryDirect.gov
If you’re worried about all the bank failures or low interest rates on savings accounts, you might be tempted to withdraw your savings. But where would…
Learning About Money & Business
I recently wrote about entrepreneurs getting started–more than half the companies on the 2008 Fortune 500 list began during a recession or bear market. So, it’s…
Hooked on Credit
Yesterday, the default rate for credit card users reached 10 percent and more at key issuers such as Bank of America, American Express, Citi, and Capital…
Buffett Ages, But Still a Sage
Why did 35,000 pack the seats for the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting last Saturday? What can Warren Buffett or Charlie Munger possibly say that keeps so…
Warren Buffett’s Main Day
I just returned from Warren Buffett’s annual shareholder’s meeting for Berkshire Hathaway. He had many interesting perspectives. Overall, both Buffett and Charlie Munger, his right-hand man,…
Wow, What an Economic Ride!
Looking at the last few days, it’s been quite a roller coaster ride financially…the stock market crashed, and the banks’ credit supply froze. Financial turmoil swirled…
The Money Godmother 