January, 2010
Debt Collector: Tough Job But Someone’s Got To Do It
As more people struggle to pay their credit card bills, one segment of the economy is booming: debt collection. It's not an easy task. Most people John Goebel calls are angry, some are apathetic, and a few break down in tears.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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2009 Dividend Income Summary
2009 was a rough year for dividend income. For the past couple years I have been tracking a 30-50% growth rate in dividend income, but 2009 was the first year our dividend income actually shrank despite a net increase in stock holdings for the year. Its largerly explained by the dividend cuts ...
‘Jersey Shore’ continues, just like Ebola Virus
‘Jersey Shore’ season two
I thought it was over. For weeks, I'd avoided the show, but something told me I had to at least take a peek at "Jersey Shore." I had no idea who my friends were talking about, and thought immediately that interventions were going to be necessary. After I'd watched a few episodes, ...
World Stock Markets might Hate to see the Year End
Hardship leads to opportunity
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March, 2009 marked a low point in the global economy including world stocks. The gains have been great on the stock exchanges since that point despite continued economic struggles across the globe. The Associated Press reports that many markets topped 50 percent gains from March ...
Things You Should About Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is referred to as a reorganization or liquidation process. Bankruptcy motions happen in federal court to eliminate debt for people and businesses. You too can qualify for total debt elimination. Other people would rather repay some of what they owe. Many liquidate their property. This means assets not covered by exemption will be sold ...