A lot of semi-skilled but highly paid union workers now know the sting of competition here and overseas. Blue-collar incomes have stagnated over the past 20 years as manufacturers found cheaper workers abroad. Consider what your skills would be worth in a truly open, worldwide market. Knowledge is the key to survival in the years ahead, whether you're a carpenter or a computer programmer. The pace of innovation is staggering, and those who fail to keep up will find their personal stock in a nose dive.
Nothing has a more disastrous impact on financial security than a lengthy period of unemployment.
Shopping has gone from being a chore to a hobby, a lifestyle even. Your lifestyle You don't have to live like the Unabomber to save money. Americans are conditioned to overbuy. Shopping has gone from being a chore to a hobby, a lifestyle even. Ask yourself how much house you really require.