Getting Your Budget under Control If you are like most people, your budget could use a little tightening; your credit cards need to be locked up, and your debit card could use a rest. The first step to getting your budget under control is to keep track of your income and expenses, so you know...
Arguments about the family budget; maybe they happen during the monthly or yearly budget committee meeting (you are having those aren’t you?), or maybe they happen at dinner just before bed. Regardless of when they happen or where they occur, these disputes always seem to result in mudslinging worthy of a heated political bout. The...
How did your parents manage their money? If you are not sure, chances are good that your parents did not have a strong impact on the way you are living and spending (or saving) money today. However, you may not realize that what your parents did with money really did impact your own lifestyle choices....
At a glance, you would think that a couple that keeps its finances separate would have less to fight about when it comes to money issues. Research has indicated that just the opposite is true. Keeping all of a couple’s finances separated can lead to more misunderstandings in the long run. Separate Accounts can Mean...
Walmart has the largest client base in the United States for its reasonably priced goods and good services. Most of Walmart’s operations are directed towards the local customer who uses cash to purchase groceries and other items. It is the world’s largest retailer in the US due to the numerous branches in different states and...
Last week, China announced its GDP had grown at a 9.8% rate for the last quarter of 2010. Compared to the U.S. GDP, which is expected to be 3.5% for the last quarter, China’s growth rate is almost three times higher than the United States.The Peoples Republic of China has become one of the most...