AT A “STAGGERING” LEVEL by Contributor (Jul. 8, 2020) — In the modern world, debt is almost virtually unavoidable, with many everyday and regular activities providing the potential for an individual to incur some form of debt. Even the most careful of spender will probably find themselves with a credit card, student, or medical debt, […]
CONSIDERING THE OPTIONS by Contributor (Jun. 26, 2020) — Whether you have an urgent home repair that needs to be done ASAP, your car has suddenly broken down and you can’t get to work, or you simply need a quick injection of cash to see you through until payday, a short-term loan is a great […]
“A MAJOR CAUSE OF CONCERN” by Contributor (May 15, 2020) — Money is often the biggest cause of stress for people, and even those that earn above-average wages sometimes find themselves lying awake at night worrying about money. It is a constant cause for concern for many people, and this can negatively impact your life […]
“NEVER TOO EARLY” by Contributor (May 6, 2020) — A day will soon arrive when your little girl or boy will be ready to leave the nest to pursue their life goals. One of the key life lessons to teach children, no matter what age they are, is how to save money. When kids learn […]
“PAY ON TIME, EVERY TIME” by Contributor (Feb. 26, 2020) — A lot of people consider the receipt of their first credit card a rite of passage. It says a financial institution thinks you’re trustworthy enough to handle the responsibility. In other words, they consider you an adult. As thrilling as that first one can […]
“A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD” by Contributor (Sep. 27, 2019) — Does debt feel unavoidable to you these days? It’s certainly very common for Americans to buy on credit or loan — especially for big purchases like a home, vehicle, or college education. In fact, most adults in the U.S. have some form of debt. If you’re […]
FORMULATING A “BACKUP PLAN” by Contributor (Jun. 6, 2019) — Expert economists have indicated that the next financial downturn is imminent. You can learn how to prepare for economic collapse here. What comes to your mind when you hear of the term economic collapse? An economic collapse refers to a series of bad economic conditions, […]
STRATEGIZING A GAME PLAN WITH YOUR DIVORCE by Contributor (May 21, 2019) — Are you ready for the legal battle ahead? Divorce proceedings may sap your energy, but you can choose to be prepared and remain positive. Here’s how to win your case with a competent lawyer. There is no need for you to bother […]
EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT IS KEY by Contributor (Mar. 20, 2019) — Assessing the value of a business, popularly known as business valuation, depends on many different factors. In fact, there are external and internal factors that may influence its outcome. External factors are the outside influences that affect the ability of a business to achieve its […]
“A CONQUERED PEOPLE” by Michael Gaddy, blogging at The Rebel Madman, ©2017 (Aug. 7, 2017) — “If we yield to the tax power of government. it places us in the lowest bottom of slavery. For if they can take away one penny from us against our wills, they can take all. If they have such […]
FROM “IN DEFENSE OF RURAL AMERICA” by Ron Ewart, ©2016, President, NARLO (Sep. 4, 2016) — Let’s start out with some simple, undeniable truths: 1. Only the profits from private enterprise create income, which can be taxed by government. 2. Government can only create jobs, or pay for social services, using the money from the […]
FROM “IN DEFENSE OF RURAL AMERICA” by Ron Ewart, ©2014, President, NARLO (Dec. 7, 2014) — “Today America would be outraged if UN troops entered Los Angeles to restore order. Tomorrow they will be grateful. When presented with this scenario, [the Watts Riots] individual rights will be willingly relinquished for the guarantee of their wellbeing […]
“NEITHER A BORROWER NOR A LENDER BE” by OPOVV, ©2014 (May 8, 2014) — These numbers, a billion here, a trillion there, are so astronomically out there as to be incomprehensible, so let’s bring it all down to earth where we can take it all apart and view it in the light of day. Of course, […]
“BIG GOVERNMENT” STIFLES FREE ENTERPRISE, CREATIVITY by OPOVV, ©2013 (Apr. 12, 2013) — I’m not saying all the time, but I am saying most of the time you think you’re smarter than your boss, and you know what? You’re right, and you’re not alone. A myriad of studies has been conducted on why Socialism doesn’t work, […]
ALL IS NOT WHAT IT APPEARS by Steven Neill, ©2013 (Mar. 21, 2013) — “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it” — Winston Churchill Why does most real change happen only after tragedies and disasters? Is it because the voices of those who are warning of future dangers are drowned out by […]
“WITHOUT US, THERE IS NO MONEY” by Gunnery Sergeant John McClain, USMC, Retired, ©2012, blogging at Gulf1 (Dec. 7, 2012) — We’ve got some priorities we need to take care of, and not a whole lot of options, so we need to use what we have wisely. We could have control of the House, if the […]
THESE STATES ARE BURIED IN DEBT by Paul R. Hollrah, ©2012 (Apr. 7, 2012) — The term “basket case” dates back to World War I when it was used to describe wounded soldiers who’d had all four limbs amputated. Since then, it has found its way into modern English parlance as a slang term, referring to […]
“A FULL-TIME ENDEAVOR” by One Pissed-off Vietnam Vet (Oct. 31, 2011) — I’m sitting in my dining room and I’m seeing you across the table. My wife just cooked us a good meal, whatever you wanted, and now the price for your meal is to listen to my little speech, and I’ve even printed it […]
IS A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION THE ANSWER? by Tom the Veteran (Aug. 9, 2011) — I think Ronald Reagan said it best when he said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them […]
NOTHING BUT SMOKE AND MIRRORS August 4, 2011 Dear Editor: This morning the following letter was sent to Senator John Boozman, Senator Mark Pryor, and Rep. Steve Womack: Senator Boozman, One day after America’s elected officials voted to plunge their dying Nation into another 8 trillion, give or take a few hundred billion, dollars of […]