America has problems and many are oblivious to suffering. The best kind of giving is without anyone knowing who gave a gift. Scholarships are a good way to help a poor person. As of today, my own... Read more >>

As the calendar turned to fall, the markets began to rise. While bonds posted a respectable 2.5 percent gain for the third quarter, measured by the Barclays Aggregate Bond index, the S&P 500... Read more >>

Economic growth is a major goal of an economic system. In a growing economy, there is an increasing capacity to produce more goods and services. During periods of great economic growth, consumption... Read more >>

I recently attended the 2010 Mid-Year Economic Forecast, presented by the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at Cal State, Fullerton. The talk outside the conference was restrained... Read more >>

In the past fifteen months, pension funds have suffered approximately $2 trillion in losses. Over the past five years, the S&P 500 has lost 5 percent, and is flat for the past ten. With analysts... Read more >>

Feeling stressed about finding a job or keeping your current one? You’re far from alone. Economic turmoil around the globe is making life tough for young professionals regardless of where... Read more >>

Sure, we’ve traded in plastic bags for canvas grocery totes, seriously considered buying a Prius, and on a good day, perfectly separate aluminum and cardboard for recycling. But is the next big... Read more >>

Losing is not an option for me—it never has been. It shouldn’t be for you, either. What are you going to do to ensure you make it through this economic downturn?  We can... Read more >>

The dating scene is not an easy one. There are the usual quandaries like dinner or just drinks; sleep over or the token kiss on the cheek? Add to those basic issues the meltdown of all things... Read more >>

And if you’re a runner, your race shirts while you’re at it. You know the story ... they mean too much to your kids so throwing them out is not an option. So, you keep them in the... Read more >>