Tag Archives: recession

Recession Affecting Your Bling?

The Great Recession has affected every sector of the economy, even the one’s we haven’t really thought about. Just ask The Daily Show.

Recession Affecting Your Healthcare

The healthcare of many Americans (and perhaps even a few illegals) is likely not immune from the effects of the faltering economy. Going on over two years now, this recession has not only been negatively affecting American’s wallets but may also be affecting the quality of healthcare we receive.
According to the results of a recent [...]

Unemployment Now and Then

As we all know, the unemployment rate just reached 9.8%. Yes, that level is disturbing, but it shouldn’t be unexpected since the President himself said a few months ago that the unemployment rate could reach 10%.
Although it’s not a surprise to those who keep up with such things, there have been news reports sensationalizing the [...]

Back In Black Again

My contrarian investment strategies have paid off, so I’d thought I’d celebrate being “back in black” again. After today’s market gains, and including the savings I’ve continued to invest during this recession, my entire portfolio is far ahead of where it was before the market crashed.
Let’s review what I discussed and documented in Guzzo The [...]

Finding That Silver Lining

One can always find a silver lining even in the darkest of clouds. While a financial crisis tends to mostly hurt the undeserving, sometimes it serves as a way to clean house. Just watch..

Help Your Fellow Americans

Hat tip to that blogging genius over at PharmaGossip for turning me on to Michael Moore’s teaser trailer for his still-untitled documentary.