Stale Green Light

 Dining Out is a huge part of our culture as Americans. Our fast paced lifestyle turns eating out into either the convenient option or the needed break. What we don’t realize is the long-term effects of dining out frequently, both on our wallet and our waistline. There are a few things you can do to minimize the negative effects of eating out while maximizing the positives. Read the rest of this entry »

So if you are looking for a way to save money right now in the short-term, this isn’t the post for you. This is taking a look at the big picture, how to save money during your lifetime.

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The public anger that our economy is suffering because the government allowed millions of Americans to obtain massive amounts of debt is causing government officials to propose new laws to prevent this from happening again.  Senator Dodd, for example is proposing new laws for younger people, with one of the requirements being that a parent or guardian most co-sign for loans given to people younger than 21.  While this could be seen as a great idea or another sign of government tyranny, everyone would agree that United States citizens as a whole need a crash course in financial literacy.  And as Senator Dodd rightfully targeted, our children need this crash course the most. Read the rest of this entry »