02
Jul
2008
Quick Tips for saving money around the Home.
Posted by guestpost as Get Out of Debt
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed right now, before you forget, to get the latest posts. Thanks for visiting! If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, the cycle can seem like it is never going to end. In this economy, it’s hard not to spend more and more money each ...[Read More]
02
Jul
2008
Do You Feel It
Posted by Steve Rhode as Economy
I’m not sure if it is just me, the press or a cosmic vibe but it feels as if times are certainly getting maybe not more desperate, but more economically worrisome. What is ironic is that at the same time there is good economic news about wages staying ahead of inflation and unemployment ...[Read More]
30
Jun
2008
Common Financial Problems Among Marines and Service Members
Posted by Steve Rhode as Military Money Issues
This guest post is from Ryan over at Semper Finance, a blog that helps brave Marines to avoid getting cut down in financial crossfire. Enjoy. Steve Hello all, Ryan here, author of Semper Finance. I served 4 years honorably in the US Marine Corps infantry. The Marines I served with possessed ...[Read More]
25
Jun
2008
Adrian Needs Your Advice. Just Out of Jail, Not Prison.
Posted by Steve Rhode as Ask Steve, Bankruptcy
Adrian wrote in looking for advice. I am a 27yo male who got involved in a bad relationship with the wrong older woman. I paid for it with my mental sanity (from which I am recovering), a stint in jail (not prison), and my financial well being (i have not worked for years now). I am trying to ...[Read More]
24
Jun
2008
Laughter is Good Medicine
Posted by guestpost as Good Tips
5 Ways to Tickle Your Funny Bone Group Giggling Making time to laugh and play can boost your health. Experts say that laughter increases endorphins, strengthens your immune system, and sends extra oxygen coursing through your veins. Find out why some researchers believe laughing is as good ...[Read More]
23
Jun
2008
Tracy Needs Your Help and Debt Advice
Posted by Steve Rhode as Ask Steve, Debt Collection
Tracy sent me the following email and asked for our help and advice. Pitch in your comments and let’s give Tracy a hand. Tracy writes: My husband has recently incurred debts on credit cards that are not in my name at all, I’m not even a user on the accounts. These companies are now ...[Read More]
22
Jun
2008
Emergency Cash Tips
Posted by guestpost as Get Out of Debt
What to do when you are desperate for money? At least once in every person’s life comes a time when the need is great and the resources are few. It can be hard enough to make ends meet on a decent wage, but, when the times get tough and the money just is not there to meet the need, a person ...[Read More]
16
Jun
2008
U.S. Not In a Recision. Does It Feel That Way To You?
Posted by Steve Rhode as Economy
I was just reading a very interesting article from England, “Two sliding sectors do not a recession make“. The author makes some good observations about the current status of the American economy but ultimately it does not really matter what the statistics show, but how the majority ...[Read More]
14
Jun
2008
I’m Thinking of Suing Coke for Mental Anguish
Posted by Steve Rhode as Just Me Talking
So for some the morning routine is a good cup of coffee. Or if you live in Seattle a triple shot double mocha lite with whipped cream. For me the crutch has always been a Coke in the morning. You get your caffeine and shot of sugar right off the bat. Usually I would drink the coke on my way to ...[Read More]
06
Jun
2008
Celebrity Foreclosures
Posted by Steve Rhode as Foreclosure
A couple of celebrity names you might recognize are feeling the foreclosure pain sweeping the United States. Evander Holyfield, Ed McMahon, California Congresswoman Laura Richardson, and baseball player Jose Canseco. ----- If you enjoyed this post be sure to grab the RSS feed or get posts ...[Read More]
06
Jun
2008
The Absurdity of Creditor Arbitration
Posted by Steve Rhode as Debt Collection
I just read a great article in BusinessWeek titled “Creditors Screw Consumers Again”, actually it was Banks vs. Consumers (Guess Who Wins). It was the single best article that I’ve read in years regarding the farcical B.S. creditor arbitration clauses in credit card agreements. ...[Read More]
06
Jun
2008
Why my blog is called buwenjames
Posted by guestpost as Funny Stuff
Spotted on another blog and reprinted for your enjoyment, with permission. Why my blog is called buwenjames Some of my friends asked me why choose the name "bu wen" for the blog. In chinese pronunciation, it can be "don’t listen" and "don’t ask" . Both ...[Read More]
06
Jun
2008
The Sad Realities of Nipples Versus Good Money Advice
Posted by Steve Rhode as Credit Report, Credit Score, Good Tips, Motorcycles
Well apparently I successfully did it again, learned from my mistakes that is. Readers of this blog will remember that recently I bought a Suzuki Burgman scooter/motorcycle. It’s called a scooter but it goes 100+ and I’m confused about what to call it. It has a 650cc engine and I ...[Read More]
30
May
2008
Silverjet to Go Bankrupt. This Weekend Maybe?
Posted by Steve Rhode as Aviation Related, Bankruptcy
Damn them, they went bust as I was writing this. Well fuel prices and an incredibly tight and competitive airline industry culled another victim today. The sad thing was that as of at least May 27th they were taking money from people and booking flights that are never going to fly. I understand ...[Read More]
29
May
2008
Get a Fucking Job. Loser!
Posted by Steve Rhode as Consumer Debt
I am almost never surprised after all these years of helping people with financial problems by the lack of understanding and compassion that others have. Now, don’t call me cynical because for the most part, I’m an optimist. But in the face of the obvious or unknown, most people will ...[Read More]
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