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What is the Fed, Anyway? 05/06/2008
As the economic consequences of the current credit crunch continue to unfold, an unlikely celebrity has emerged: The Federal Reserve System, also known as the "Fed." Our Financial Advisor offers a brief overview of the Federal Reserve System and what it means to the economy.
Belt Tightening in Tough Economic Times Suzanna de Baca - 05/02/2008
The debate over whether we're in a recession, high gas prices, rising food prices, and talk about layoffs have many Americans rethinking their budgets. Families at all economic levels are taking a wait-and-see approach to major spending and are cutting back on luxury or unnecessary items, news reports indicate.
Student Loan Debt Exploding Nationwide Suzanna de Baca - 04/28/2008
With college tuition costs rising at most public and private universities across the country, more and more students are relying on student loans to help fund their education. While educational loans can make it possible for many students to afford college, an epidemic of out-of-control debt is sweeping the nation's college students, affecting their financial health for years to come.
Do You Need LEED to Be Profitable? Suzanna de Baca - 04/16/2008
The past dilemma of “Can we afford to be green?” is giving way to “Can we afford not to be green?” LEED is becoming the standard for building professionals.
Women: Get Money Smart Every Day! Suzanna De Baca - 04/14/2008
By doing a little every day, you’ll be on your way to understanding not only financial basics, but also the more advanced concepts that will allow you to take control of your financial future.
Are the Down Markets Creating Money Stress at Home? Suzanna De Baca - 04/10/2008
Let's face it, tough economic times can be stressful. If you're letting money issues creep into your relationships at home, it might be time to clear the air out with a good, open financial talk.
Beware Over-concentration in Your Own Company Stock Suzanna De Baca - 04/07/2008
While there are many unfortunate lessons behind Bear Stearns' catastrophic collapse, one of them is that you shouldn't necessarily put all your eggs in your company's stock basket.
Innovative Holiday Merchandising Ideas for Retailers I’m always looking for innovative displays that get me excited about a product. The retailer has to make me look at something and say, “I want to buy that.” Today I look at displays that caught my eye.
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