Economy
Banks vs. Credit Unions: Which one is right for you?
Once you start making money, one of the most important questions to ask is how - and where - you can save it. Choosing between a bank or a credit union is one of the first decisions you should make, but it's not always an easy one. We've got a ...
Freebie Corner: Free video message from Santa and more
Christmas is sneaking up on us, it will be here before you know it. Everyone is going to be spending money on gifts, wouldn't it be nice to score some things for free? How great would it be for your child(ren) to get a free video message from Santa. When ...
Top 5 ways to boost your credit score
If your credit score is less than stellar, it doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a life living in your parents’ basement and riding the city bus. Although negative items like bankruptcies and late payments will stay on your credit report for seven years, there are a few things you can start doing today to ...
Freebie Corner: Free pizza at Sbarro's and more
Halloween is over and only three more holidays to go until we can all take a breather. Kick-start this weekend by heading on over to Sbarro's for a free pizza (yumm!). This offer is valid for today only! Since Thanksgiving is just a round the corner, I found an online ...
4 fun and affordable fall and Halloween craft projects
Fall is here and Halloween is only a few weeks away. I love making art/craft projects with the kids. But I love using or re-purposing what we already have. Here are 4 of my favorite craft projects that fit the bill. 1. As the leaves are turning beautiful colors and soon ...
Foreign investments in Latin America: A mostly one-way street
Given the magnitude of the financial crisis in the United States, it is not surprising to think that foreign direct investment (FDI) activity to Latin America from U.S. investors increased by 31 percent in 2012. Several countries in Latin America are the darlings of the emerging markets with Mexico leading ...
Economic study demonstrates $1.2B impact from soccer stadium
Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) held a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Amway Center to present the Economic Impact Study the team commissioned from CS&L. The study showed that a new Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium would have a $1.2 billion economic impact on the local area. ...
Save money with tips from department store employees
Love to shop? Join the club; in 2011 we spent about $4.7 trillion (yes, trillion!) in retail sales, according the U.S. Commerce Department. And who hasn't overspent at one time or another? With new merchandise refreshed every season, every month–or, at discount retailers like Target and T.J. Maxx, every week–department ...
10 financial secrets of happy moms
I've been known to be a bit of a complainer about my family's financial situation. With my husband out of work and my freelance income in constant flux, my household exists in a permanent state of financial anxiety. At least we're in good company: it seems like all our friends are ...
Keeping your kids healthy throughout the school year
By now your kids are probably geared up for school, and everyone is in the process of getting used to a new schedule (hopefully). The last thing you need is to have your child wake up one morning with a high fever or, even worse, that dreaded call from the ...
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