Instant money is always nice, when you get a gift, or see your name on the state’s unclaimed property list .. or maybe you’re lucky enough to win the lottery … but NOT when we’re talking about your tax return. Some commercial tax preparers, like H&R Block, entice people by offering an instant [...]
Archive for February, 2008
February 22, 2008
Today’s storm is especially difficult for people planning to fly out of Logan. Not because it’s so hard getting to the airport … but, because you may not be sure your flight will leave on time, or at all. There haven’t been any wide-spread changes or alternations to the day’s departure screen, but there [...]
Tje Sharper Image isn’t
February 20, 2008
By now you’ve probably heard the Sharper Image is in financial trouble and has filed for bankruptcy protection. Company officials say they want to re-organize. The idea is to close nearly half their stores and come up with a plan that will bring the once cutting-edge retailer back to its prominence. In the [...]
February 18, 2008
If you’ve seen a newspaper over the last few days you would think President;s Day is the only time to buy a car. I have always wondered, if they are so excited to sell us a car during this time, and insist it is the best possible deal, then how desperate must they be [...]
Pot hole damage
February 14, 2008
If you are a regular reader of this blog, and I hope you are, you know I have written about pot hole damage and who pays, before. You know, if your car is damaged on a state owned and operated road, you are on your own. As Jack Harper reported tonight .. there is [...]
February 7, 2008
Many of you may be intrigued by today’s news about the liquidation sale at Alpha Omega. Even if you’ve never been in one of their stores, you’ve probably seen either one of their billboards advertising expensive Rolex watches, or magazine ads with local celebrities flashing fabulous jewels, and you’re thinking you’ll be able to [...]
