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House, Senate Pass Budget Proposals
Written on 3 Apr, 2009 at 8:19 in Politics News | viewed viewed 194 times times | 1 Comment
Voting along party lines, the House and Senate approved budget resolutions, backing a $3.6-trillion spending plan that sets the stage for legislation on healthcare, energy, the environment, and education. It would also edit President Barack Obama's spending proposals for the... (Continue reading)
Salesman-in-Chief
Written on 25 Mar, 2009 at 16:17 in White House News | viewed viewed 299 times times | 1 Comment
With the intense, nonstop activity that marked his political campaign, President Barack Obama is engaged in his next big thrust: selling his $3.6 trillion budget. To achieve this mission, he has done what he does best, assuming the role of communicator-in-chief.... (Continue reading)
President Barack Obama’s Statement on the Budget
Written on 17 Mar, 2009 at 19:16 in White House News | viewed viewed 207 times times | 2 Comments
President Barack Obama: Hello, everybody. Happy St. Patrick's Day. Green tie, not bad, huh? Conrad didn't get the memo. You didn't, either. Good morning. With the budget committees hard at work this week, I wanted to meet with Chairman Conrad and... (Continue reading)
Day 57
Written on 17 Mar, 2009 at 18:37 in Barack Obama | viewed viewed 192 times times | 0 Comments
On St. Patrick's Day, Obama met with the House and Senate budget committee chairmen to gain support for his budget proposals. He also challenged lawmakers who oppose his budget and economic plans to come up with alternate solutions. White House fountains... (Continue reading)
1. I Will Live Within My Means
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 13:37 in Wealth For Life Principles | viewed viewed 1,760 times times | 13 Comments
Many people get into a bad habit of spending more than they earn or spending money on items they want rather than on those they need. In turn, they get trapped in more debt than they can handle.... (Continue reading)
3. I Will Effectively Manage my Budget, Credit, Debt, and Tax Obligations
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 13:30 in Wealth For Life Principles | viewed viewed 1,306 times times | 12 Comments
Regardless if you earn $45,000 or hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, a budget is the most important step you can take toward putting your money to work for you instead of being controlled by it. A budget will... (Continue reading)
4. I Will Save At Least 10% of My Income
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 13:25 in Wealth For Life Principles | viewed viewed 1,139 times times | 3 Comments
It’s not enough to just make ends meet with the salary you are earning. You need to be able to sock away a portion of you income for savings and investments—at least 10% of your take-home pay. In addition, you... (Continue reading)
6. I Will Devise an Investment Plan for My Retirement Needs and Childrens’ Education
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 13:18 in Wealth For Life Principles | viewed viewed 886 times times | 8 Comments
The reality is that your chances of building wealth are optimized when you invest. It doesn’t matter if there is economic or stock market mayhem, you should never retreat from saving and investing for your future and that of your... (Continue reading)
7. I Will Ensure That My Entire Family Adheres to Sensible Money Management Principles
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 13:15 in Wealth For Life Principles | viewed viewed 1,296 times times | 10 Comments
Talking about money matters at the dinner table may not have been polite conversation long years past. But the bombardment of news about the economy and market has forced many families to face facts and talk up. More than ever... (Continue reading)
9. I Will Guarantee My Wealth is Passed On To Future Generations Through Proper Insurance and Estate Planning
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 13:05 in Wealth For Life Principles | viewed viewed 1,015 times times | 10 Comments
Let’s face it: Nobody lives forever. No matter how much you want to deny it, you need to prepare for this fateful event. Your loved ones will have some tough and critical decisions to make, from handling funeral arrangements to... (Continue reading)
