The Great Depression – A Look at Significant Events
This article is the third in a three-part series, the previous article discusses events leading up to the stock market crash of 1929. This article is a short history refresher on some of the major…
Mary Tomkins
Mary Tomkins is a freelance writer located in Spartanburg, SC, with emphasis on economic news and research on the financial industry.
President-Elect Barack Obama’s Plans for the Economy
Last night, we experienced a historic event in the election of our new president. President-elect Barack Obama will be the 44th American President to lead our great nation. Though nearly half of American voters are…
The Great Depression Compared to the Current Financial Crisis
The next Great Depression? You’ve probably heard the media comparisons between the current economic crisis and the 1929 stock market crash that preceded the Great Depression, but is there really any reason for the scare…
Stock Market 2008
Think things through before you panic out of the market at a loss. These days, the market’s been taking investors on a pretty scary ride. Many of us watch helplessly as the value of our…
HOPE for Homeowners
Are you a homeowner who fears that you won’t be able to keep up with your ARM payments once they reset? Or are you already struggling with your mortgage payments? The HOPE for Homeowners Program…
The Student’s Guide to Money Management – Saving and Investing
Start saving regularly for short-term needs. It’s just a fact of life that some months will be more expensive than others – you can’t predict emergency medical expenses, last-minute travel plans, or an unexpected car…
Avoid Being Scammed
It seems like the current economic difficulties have many people working harder to earn extra money – and that includes thieves and scam artists. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency against fraud,…
Gas Prices Down to 12 Month Low
Stopping to fill up the tank isn’t as painful as it has been in the past year; regular unleaded is now $2.80 a gallon here in my town, right at about the price it was…
Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Households
Cold winter weather brings up every one’s energy bill, and effective weatherization can ensure efficient heating and lower energy bills. But those who are on a tight budget and hit the hardest by winter’s higher…
Federally Insured Deposits Increased to $250,000
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) of 2008 temporarily increases the federal insurance of savings deposits from $100,000 to $250,000. The increased insurance limits apply to banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)…