The Receipt

Yep, that’s right. According to CNNMoney.com, Europe and Russia are suffering; and the world's second-largest economy, Japan, is in a recession. Japan is in its first recession since 2001 due to its gross...

Ebay is in the news again. Ebay is being pressured by the Feds to stop selling the FREE inauguration tickets to Obama's swearing-in ceremony. The tickets are free to the public and are scheduled to be rationed...

Per the WSJ, USAA Financial Planner, Joseph Mantanaro offers three tips to help you save during these weary economic times.Peep the...

The economic slump is definitely proving to slow down the spending habits of American citizens. Whether its in the housing market or the retail market, just about every form of business is being affected. And...

You know the economy is bad when the rich have to start pawning their valuable assets. Well that's exactly what's happening in sunny California. Beverly Hills, that is! According to the NY Post, owners of pawn...

Listen up all my diamond lovers and fashionistas, or people who just want to spend time with a celebrity! Here's the chance of a lifetime. Russell Simmons, Diamond Empowerment Fund, is having a Diamonds Give...

If you are planning to take a trip somewhere for the holidays, you may get lucky and finally be able to use your frequent flier miles.According to the WallStreet Journal, Delta Air Lines has added an...

Liz Claiborne bought the brand in 2003, and recently CEO of Sean Jean, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, has purchased the denim based sportswear brand, ENYCE.Says Combs…“Enyce is a brand that I have always admired,...

By Willetta Jackson www.financialsuccessismine.blogspot.comWhen I hear the word entertainment, several words come to mind. For instance: the movies, concerts, dinners, drinks, parties, trips, the list can...

A study ran by the Center for Budgets and Policy Priorities determined that several states where seeing a huge downfall in their tax revenues. For instance, the state of California is asking the federal...

By BelsEven though I'd been hearing about this documentary series, I had not had the chance to sit and watch it. But today I decided to give the first installment a peep (thanks to my mother reminding me to...

As many of you have heard, Washington Mutual Bank(WAMU) hit a major slump on Wallstreet and was purchased by JP Morgan Chase for $1.9 billion. WAMU's downfall was due to the mortgage crisis. The mortgage...

By SheaAccording to the AJC, the federal government has agreed to loan AIG $85 Billion dollars! So, where do we (you know, the low and middle class folks that are really suffering from the Bush tactics) send...

News sites light up the internet with the announcement that stocks fell drastically on Wallstreet this week. The drastic decrease was due to a recent trading "makeover" which x'd out two major companies:...

Becoming a celebrity does not mean that you were "born" into it. For many entertainers, it took a lot of focus and ambition to make it to where they are now financially. From working at fast-food restaurants...

(Photo Source)According to the New York Times last week, Barack Obama hauled in $66 million in campaign money in August. This was the biggest monthly gross since his February funding of $55 million. Update:...

Last week we gave you some valuable tidbits about why saving money is a significant part of your financial well-being. So if you’re not already saving, hopefully our last post gave you a good reason to...

Article by Karyn AllenMaybe I don’t get it!!! In an article written by Manav Tanneeru and John Blake of www.cnn.com entitled “Obama Giving Some Black Republicans Heartburn”, I became extremely...

Photo courtesy of US Weekly MagazineArticle by Karyn AllenSarah Palin has been chosen as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Republican Party. She is the first female to be chosen for this position in this...

The RCA TH1102 Pearl Series 2GC MP3 is the way to go for the music lover on a budget. This little gadget is only $16.99 at www.onlinemusicstore.com. It comes with a digital display and flash drive...

Thus far, Your Money & You has explored some of the keys to success when it comes to spending, budgeting, and managing your debt. Now it’s time to take a look at your savings!Have you totally ignored the...

Hopefully the strategies and tips we’ve shared with you over the last few weeks concerning debt management have empowered you to understand your debt situation, make a debt-reduction plan and take action....

The U.S. Copyrights office has implemented a new online e-filing system called the eCO Online System. This electronic system will allow individuals to register copyrights online, instead of mailing in the...

Article written by Karyn AllenToday’s real estate market is reshaping the face of America. There are factors like the current war in Iraq, job cuts and gas prices that are affecting the American way of...

(Source)Last week we gave you some tips that hopefully helped you get your debt-reduction plan headed in the right direction. Today we’ll look at some actual strategies you can use to pay off your debts.In...

Snoop Dogg's LA home = $2 million SOLDApparently, the slump in the real estate market is hitting everyone hard. Forbes reported that several popular hip hop artists recently put their sprawling pads up for...

(Source) Over the next few weeks we’re going to explore various debt-reduction strategies and look at some ways you can better manage and hopefully eliminate your debt. Once you’ve gotten a clear picture...

Per the NY Post, a new website called www.tuitionbids.com is now helping college students get lower percentages on their student loans. The website, founded by Keith Alliotts, says the site is a one-stop shop...

(Source) The first segment of Your Money & You gave you some insight and tips on tracking your cash flow, creating a monthly budget, and cutting expenses. While these are major steps in gaining control of...

I'm sure some of us used to wonder what was the big deal about celebrity babies. Well in the last few years, national magazines have exploited these precious souls with front cover pictures and have in turn...