With today’s “slow” economy and no relief in sight, saving money is becoming an ever-important task on the minds of consumers. Cutting back on splurges like eating out and vacations may have been the first to go, but when the recession showed no sign of relief after several months, many consumers began looking for ways […]
“There’s going to be a second recession. You have to get out of the market NOW!” Said my friend. “It’s going to be a double-dip recession, and the second dip will be REALLY bad. Even treasuries won’t hold up if there’s a triple-digit inflation. You should do what I did. I gave a big chunk […]
A recession like the one we’ve been in doesn’t come to an end all at once; the economy gradually moves out of its funk, and the changes might not even be noticeable until one day you realize that things are already better. While this can provide some peace of mind, it is important not to […]
If you are a chronic dieter, you know that long term, diets don’t work. You do really well for a while, pushing to lose the weight, but once you reach your goal, you gleefully go back to the habits that got you in trouble in the first place. I know. I’ve been there. In order […]
Growing up in an Asian culture, I was influenced by the traditions and concepts of Taoism (check out wikipedia’s page for more on the subject). With the outlook of our jobs and economy so grim, I’d like to talk about natural forces and balance, one of the central concepts of this philosophy that have influenced […]
