Month: December 2008

By: Roshawn Watson I hoped you had a wonderful Christmas holiday and are preparing for a productive and prosperous new year. Since 2008 is coming to a close this week, it is a wonderful time to review some of the most compelling stories from Uncommon Money News this year. From a financial standpoint, it has… Continue reading Best of Uncommon Money News in 2008

By: Roshawn Watson A couple of months ago in a post entitled Why Those Dropping Gas Prices May Not Be A Good Thing, we discussed the growing concerns of deflation. Deflation is widespread price declines, which may initially seem like a good problem to many over-stretched consumers. During deflationary periods, dollars become scarce, and the… Continue reading November Prices Sparks New Deflation Concerns

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! Thank You: I am so honored by your support. Thank you for reading, subscribing, and for voting for articles from this site on social bookmarketing… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (Vol 41)

By: Roshawn Watson According to third quarter Federal Reserve’s flow of funds report, American debt has decreased for the first time. This comes in tandem with plummeting net worth of American households due mainly to declining home values. American debt fell by $30 billion dollars in the third quarter to $13.91 trillion. Debt Decline Not… Continue reading For the First Time, American Debt Shrinks

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! Thank You: I am so honored by your support. Thank you for reading, subscribing, and for voting for articles from this site on social bookmarketing… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (Vol 40)

By: Roshawn Watson This year’s market crash has eliminated $3 trillion dollars worth of retirement savings. Foreclosures rates have hit record-breaking levels, up 76% this third quarter alone. Just last month, over a half-million jobs vanquished, which represents the “worst mass layoffs in over a third of a century.” Finally, the National Bureau of Economic… Continue reading Reclaim Your Wealth in 2008

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! Thank You: I am so honored by your support. Thank you for reading, subscribing, and for voting for articles from this site on social bookmarketing… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (Vol 39)

By: Roshawn Watson Strife over money has severed many good relationships. When it comes to discussing finances,avoidance is understandably our medicine of choice, especially when friends are involved. However, perhaps avoidance is not the best strategy. The company you keep matters just as much as what you do. However, if you refuse to address money… Continue reading Two Financial Questions You SHOULD Ask Your Friends