The game is getting old. Rumors about a storm? Gas prices go up. Hugo Chavez in the news? Gas prices go up. One gas station within 10 blocks raises prices? So do the rest of the gas stations. Do gas prices quite literally need to be as high as they are this week? Look at […]
Posted on February 25th, 2008 by onecleardot
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My current auto insurance company has me pretty upset right now. I will try and tell the story as simply as possible. Florida used to have a PIP (personal injury) requirement and I had to pay an additional fee on my auto insurance. Then, the state removed that requirement and it came off my policy.
My […]
Posted on February 21st, 2008 by onecleardot
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In light of yet another drop in interest rates, the average mortgage lender is offering all kinds of deals to people to refinance your current mortgage. It’s an attractive concept, I will admit. You have to do the math, though, and make sure the cost of refinancing is worth what you will save by refinancing. […]
Posted on February 20th, 2008 by onecleardot
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I follow the daily news, as do most people. Although the news is dominated right now with election coverage, there are also other major trends in the reporting. Specifically, there is always new information on our failing economy, rising prices, and the plummeting US dollar. It’s enough to frightening anyone, especially those of us who […]
Posted on February 20th, 2008 by onecleardot
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Luxury items have long been taxed in our country. Depending on where in the United States you live, you may have varying taxes on cigarettes, soda, and beer. These are items that tend to be associated with middle income individuals.
Taxes on luxury cars, fur coats, jewelry, yachts, and private airplanes also exist, but have been […]
Posted on February 5th, 2008 by onecleardot
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Just last week, lawmaker’s in Florida passed a bill that will allow eight state universities and colleges to raise tuition and fees by 8%. They are also going to cut enrollment and lay off some staff and faculty. What that means is that the already competitive Florida university education system is going to get even […]
Posted on January 28th, 2008 by onecleardot
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The US government has been hard at work hatching a plan to stimulate the economy. Headlines this morning are screaming that they plan has been reached to offer rebates of $600 per person and $1200 per couple.
The last time rebate checks were mailed, I was newly married and my rebate was automatically withheld to help […]
Posted on January 24th, 2008 by onecleardot
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There are a few bad things about living in Florida and one of the most prevalent is how difficult it is to find affordable home owner insurance. There have been special sessions in the state house and senate, bills contemplated, laws passed. There have been reforms entirely focused on trying to regulate the rice gouging […]
Posted on January 20th, 2008 by onecleardot
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The economy is the topic of most of this week’s radio talk shows and news magazines. Economists are predicting a depression. Yes, you heard me right. They are not just talking about a recession, but an actually depression. Housing markets all of the United States are looking terrible, interest rates on money market and savings […]
Posted on January 18th, 2008 by onecleardot
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The home owners insurance market in Florida is a mess – Mess with a big M. Despite special sessions in Tallahassee and laws being passed right and left that are meant to protect home owners in the state, most insurance providers are still finding loopholes that enable them to charge more for insurance policies. Others […]
Posted on January 16th, 2008 by onecleardot
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