Who hasn’t noticed that it costs more for everything these days? Gas, of course…but even eggs, fresh vegetables … snow removal .. everything. And you may be one of the many people I talk to everyday who are having money problems, asking about credit consolidators and services. There are so many scams out [...]
Archive for January, 2008
Credit consolidators and counselors
January 16, 2008
January 10, 2008
Maybe it’s the weather, maybe it’s the economy, but I am hearing from a lot of people who are thinking about selling their time-shares, asking where to turn. Or course, to me! No, I can’t buy your time-share. But, I can tell you how to protect yourself from being ripped off.Here are some basic guidelines.DO:Check [...]
January 8, 2008
It’s 65 degrees and sunny. Amazing. On a day like today, a joy ride seems like a good idea … right up until the time you’re jolted back to reality by the thud of the tire that has just clipped a pothole and likely exploded right there on the spot. If you’re lucky, it’s [...]
January 4, 2008
Happily, it’s warming up more and more every day, with our staff of meteorologists in complete agreement that by mid-week we’ll be needing sunblock. I heard J-C say it will be 55 by next Wednesday, which is especially good news considering the price of home heating fuels, which is the subject of this blog. [...]
Alpha Omega
January 3, 2008
And, another local business bites the dust. Well, hopefully, not exactly..though, as you’ve undoubtedly heard, the once prominent Boston area jewelry chain Alpha Omega has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. They’re scrambling to find someone to buy the inventory and keep “business as usual”. [...]
