Have you heard what the federal government did last week?
The Federal Reserve’s remarkable announcement on Wednesday that it would print $1.2 trillion to buy bonds and mortgage-backed securities will yield some short-term benefits, namely lowering rates on mortgages, credit cards, and other loans.
As justification for the move, the Fed said in a statement that: “Job losses, declining equity and...
Last week we spoke about caring for our extended family. Hopefully, now you have a plan for their care and also a plan to help them prepare. This week we want to focus on our friends and neighbors. Let’s face it, many of them know we are storing food and that we are preparing for challenges ahead. I was listening to a radio show one day and the hosts were discussing the financial mess and natural...
When I speak about food storage I am often asked what someone should do to accumulate a three month supply of food when they don’t eat canned fruits and vegetables. I point out that a three month supply can easily be rotated in the years of shelf life they are safe for. Fruits can be used in cereal, smoothies, ice creams and so many ways. Vegetables can be used in stews, soups and casseroles....
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Carolyn on Mar 18th, 2009 in
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One of the best ways to save money is to protect your credit score. If you should need to borrow money for an emergency your interest rate is largely based on your current credit score. Many are talking about jumping into the housing market now and purchasing a first home. If you have a down payment, a steady job AND a good credit score this might just be the time. If your credit score needs a little...
This weekend I was doing some research for an article I was writing and I came across some information again that I had filed at the back of my memory. Several months ago I read a report that stated that grain growing countries were not going to be able to grow as much this year due to weather conditions. The article I discovered this weekend added the concern that those same nations will not be able to...
