Month: July 2010

By: Lauren Bailey Recently, Shawn wrote an article for Fortune Watch entitled “Should Cost Be a Factor When Selecting a College.” I was glad to finally see such a pragmatic perspective. This is because the facts are undeniable: even in an uncertain economic climate, we’ve placed an inordinate value on getting into the “right” college.… Continue reading Hey Broke People, Stop Overpaying For College!

By: Roshawn Watson First, I am excited to announce that Kristine M. is the winner of my $60 Birthday Giveaway. Your multi-entry strategy was just too much to contend with. Thanks for everyone who participated, I really loved reading the comments and am very grateful for all the RTs, and new subscribers! Several of you… Continue reading Giveaway, Murphy, Guest Post, Yakezie Round Up, & Uncommon Money News

By: Roshawn Watson We’ve been having a nice little stock rally lately. As of yesterday, the Dow stands at 10322. Still, the shocking warning of market analyst Robert Prechter is still being discussed all over the net. He predicted that the Dow will drop precipitously to below 1000 within the next six months. Do you… Continue reading Will The Dow Really Drop By 90%?

By: Roshawn Watson Reality TV socialite, Kim Kardashian is certainly a beauty. However, if her famous curves don’t necessarily stimulate your interest, then perhaps her bank account will. This non-acting, non-singing, non-athletic, celebprenuer (celebrity entrepreneur) is proving once again that you don’t have to have the typical marketable skills in order to make that Hollywood… Continue reading How Much Money Does Kim Kardashian Make?

By: Roshawn Watson You must forgive me, for I’m not quite myself. I have been in a fight to the death with this guy named Murphy. Unfortunately, I think he is winning. It all started yesterday around 7:45 a.m. I went downstairs for breakfast and noticed water on my floor. I instantly start mopping. After… Continue reading Ticked Off At Murphy, Yakezie Round Up, & Uncommon Money News

By: Roshawn Watson Depending on where you live, a million dollars will get you a fabulous home with master suites, luxurious bathrooms, commercial kitchens, etc. With all of these bells and whistles, it would seem unlikely that anyone would want to leave. However, there’s an interesting trend suggesting that people in such homes have stopped… Continue reading Are the Rich Walking Away From Million Dollar Mortgages?

By: Roshawn Watson I constantly hear that the credit freeze has caused small businesses to struggle because funds are not available to the average borrower. Banks are simply hoarding their cash and continuing to deleverage. I constantly have to remind myself that just because I know debt (personal or business) is not the answer, it… Continue reading Small Business Credit Cards Coming Back

By: Roshawn Watson In celebration of my upcoming birthday, I’ve decided to offer you an opportunity to win a $60 gift certificate from CSN Stores.  CSN stores has over 200 online stores featuring products from a variety of areas including: home improvement, cookware, dining room sets, baby accessories and much more. You should have no… Continue reading My Bday Giveaway, Yakezie Round up, and Uncommon Money News (Vol. 102)

Image Credit: Edo Peltier By: Roshawn Watson Oh the glitter! The exotic cars, the homes, the private planes, chauffeurs, the celebrity hot spots, and nightly $300-plus per person dinners, etc. all encompass our vision of wealth.  Advertisers will spend a fortune marketing this image of the wealthy to us because this is what will get us to… Continue reading The Phony Rich

By: Roshawn Watson Notice anything different. How about a change in the URL for this website? Bingo. Well over this weekend, I have finally migrated Watson Inc from the old URL http://www.www.roshawnwatson.com to www.roshawnwatson.com. I know it is not original to use your name as the domain for your website, but it is certainly pragmatic.… Continue reading Domain Change, Yakezie Round Up, and Uncommon Money News (Vol. 101)