The old saying, “What you don’t know, won’t hurt you” is the main reason the death penalty doesn’t equal justice. If you aren’t left to think about the consequences of your behavior, then justice can’t …

Drugs in America. Everyone knows someone that is either directly or indirectly involved in the drug trade. Everyone knows at least one user or at least one police officer. What to do with this one …

The United States of America did not have a uniform federal criminal procedure for almost 150 years.  The Judiciary Act of 1789 may be considered as a first step in that direction.  However, it was …

Well-heeled dogs who shop at the trendy Barks Fifth Avenue Dog Store love nothing more than to squeak their toy canine credit cards. Over the pond dog lovers in the UK have the option of …

It is completely understandable for families to wonder if Insurance might be worth the cost. No one likes to invest in something they don’t think is necessary. I like to think of it this way. …

A study by The Harris Poll and cited by Go Banking Rates last year found that one-third of Americans do not have any savings or retirement money at all. As the survey looked at past …

There’s a not-very-funny old joke about applying for personal loans that was probably familiar in the Great Depression days of the early 1930s. It concerns how difficult it is for an unemployed person to get …

Are We Mindless Puppets? The day was Thursday December 16th, 1773, frustrated over heavily imposed taxes, a band of men held what we know today as the “Boston Tea Party”. Had they or any of …

When you obtain a student loan, you are accepting money upfront in exchange for the ability to get a college education. Since most people cannot afford the 25,000 dollars or more that it costs to …

Being assessed an overdraft charge can be frustrating! When your bank takes any extra fees from your account, it can throw off your budget and keep you from buying things you had planned on. There …

Honesty isn’t something you put on and take off as you do when changing a pair of dirty socks; it’s a way of life. In every decision that’s made, there are choices to be made, …

Graduates who enrol in graduate school or professional programs such as law and medicine, will face another hefty tuition bill, plus the attendant costs of completing their course. Graduate study can be more expensive to …

In this day where jobs are scarce, home prices have fallen and the cost of fuel and food have gone up, many families are looking at ways to save on the food budget. Surprisingly, there …

Bonds are one of the most secure investments out there. If you are looking for a sound investment, bonds are the way to go. In this current economic crisis, no other investment vehicle can provide …

Capitalism as an economic system has always been a hard one to oppose – at least up until now. It has always been considered as the only economic system that works in practice. Many of …

There are many benefits of being a AAA member. AAA stands for American Automobile Association. It’s a very good association to belong too. One of the main reasons people join is for their roadside assistance. The assistance …

The term “conspicuous consumption” was coined over a hundred years ago by an economist and sociologist to describe the behavior of the noveau riche and how they enjoyed their new found wealth.  Since then, the …

Home Depot(HD) is a recognized name in building supply and crafting suppiers and home improvement throughout the United States Puerta Rico, the Virgin Islands and Canada as well as China and Mexico in over 22,000 …

Tips for preventing identity theft According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 Americans are victims of identity theft each year. Identity theft; using an individual’s personal information such as Social …

Why a balance transfer card is not necessarily right for everyday spending Balance transfer cards are a great way to manage your credit card debt. Put simply, they offer low rates on money transferred to …

Sometimes the best rewards in life are something we may have right in front of our noses, but we don’t even see it. Many of us who own a mortgage think we are a super …

Not enough evidence, no motive, we’re not sure how Caylee died, blah, blah, blah!  Setting my emotions aside for a moment….I will say that I understand and agree with points made from the prosecutor and defense.  …

Everyone would like to believe that Justice Systems convict the guilty and clear the innocent. However, even the best justice systems in the World occasionally get it completely wrong. In England and Wales there have …

There are times in our lives that things come up and we have no way of knowing that they would. In most cases there are financial considerations and some of the bills or responsibilities that …

Imagine this – you live in a nice big house and have spent a huge amount of money in buying really expensive stuff for your house. During the summers, you go overseas for a nice …

Protecting your child from identity theft is even simpler than protecting yourself. With a few basic precautions, your child can be assured that at 18, a clean credit slate will await. 1. Do not have …

Using direct debits to pay your bills is a very convenient way of organising your finances and it is a method of payment that has become increasingly popular over the last decade, causing the usage …

No amount of financial compensation can ever be any consolation for the time stolen from an innocent person’s life when they have been falsely accused and wrongfully convicted. A huge amount of money of course …

Many Writers and Artists assume the poor man’s copyright when creating original pieces and believe that this will be enough to protect themselves and their Intellectual Property. In fact, thousands of Writes and Artists find …

College is an investment for a lifetime. A college education opens doors for a graduate that otherwise might never have such opportunities. But in today’s economic climate, saving for your children’s future can be daunting. …