How Subscription Box Culture Changed Spending Habits in 2026
The average subscriber spends $219/month on boxes but guesses $86 — here's what the $49.7B subscription box market of 2026 is actually doing to household budgets.
Flip-flopping on Flipping
A recent report contends that short-term investor profits from home flipping are declining. I view this as good news, at least in my opinion.
Odds Againist Vegas and ‘Hot’ Cities
Demand creates ever higher prices. This is always true when there’s an incredible number of investors buying and buying more property. Then, there’s the hype or publicity about Vegas by...
Is Housing Market Following Stock Market Pattern?
The stock market crashed. Is the housing market next? That’s not my opinion. And if you asked me, I would say I don’t know if that will happen.
Be On The Lookout For Closed-End Fund Bargains
With all of the Washington turmoil of late (ok, maybe years would be more accurate) and the massive debts being incurred, many people have been surprised by the stock (and...
For Women Only
If you ask me why I think this blog is for men, I really don’t have an easy answer. Maybe because I think of do-it-yourself men wearing tool belts strapped...
Closed-End Funds–Safe Leverage?
There are many different ways to invest, from stocks, bonds, ETF’s and plain old mutual funds. But there is a neglected corner of the investment universe that may soon be...
Smart Consumer Checklist for Buying a Used Car
Many consumers are apprehensive when it comes to used vehicles because they believe there is just too much of a risk involved. On the other hand, some people prefer...
CFPB Lacks Oversight
In 2010 the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act was signed into law. The summer of 2011 saw the opening of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Since then they...
Watch Out: the Government “Bail-In” is Spreading
Remember that Cyprus “bail-in” (otherwise known as stealing) from earlier this year? Those unlucky enough to have assets in those banks took a hefty haircut as the EU (European Union)...
Forget QE And Taper, The Real Problem Is The Debt Itself
There is much talk of the quantitative easing (QE) program and it’s eventual unwinding, but it’s what happens after interest rates return to normal that has many people on edge....
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Everybody knows that timing is everything on Black Friday. Check out the items that are not the best deal at this particular time. Save money!
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Celebrate Black Friday in a big way, let me give you a few tips on the best things to spend your hard-earned money on.
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