June, 2010
Student loan backed securities up for sale
A few lenders that deal in federally backed student loans are planning a big sale. Securities made up of or combined with student loans are set to go on the market very soon. Is this sale of government-backed loan credit by private companies a good idea? Are companies yet again relying on government bailouts should ...
Consumer spending fails to keep pace with rising incomes
United States financial numbers for May 2010 are in, and according to Bloomberg Business, individual incomes outpaced consumer spending. This reportedly made it possible for households to boost their savings and support the economic recovery, although how slower spending boosts the nation's economic recovery is in question. It might be viewed as one more instance ...
Women in auto sales – Smashing the testosterone barrier
A recent article in Automotive News reports that when it comes to auto dealers, women in auto sales may be just the recipe needed to increase the bottom line. The tradition of having male salespeople in the auto sales industry created a "testosterone barrier" that may have been appropriate when purchasing decisions in American households ...
Don’t fall for credit card debt relief scams, just do it yourself
Debt reduction scams and debt relief scams have been spreading like mildew for some time now during this painful and prolonged economic downturn. The terrible economy has put millions of individuals in financial trouble and one of the biggest troubles is credit card debt. Predatory debt relief companies promising peace of mind are seeking out ...
Sharron Angle wins Nevada GOP primary, wants Prohibition
In the race for Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's seat, Republican primary winner Sharron Angle from Nevada is riding her tea party credentials in what her supporters hope can be a move to clear the old guard out of Washington. Yet a number of Sharron Angle's views are attracting the wrong kind of attention. ...
