Blog Archive: November 2008
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Added November 12, 2008 by Ilyce R. Glink
When I went to this year's International Housewares Show, the one thing that hit me was the color.
It wasn't just the amazing colored light displays, with so much incredible flat-paneled technology that you might have well thought you were at the Consumer Electronics Show instead.
No, this was about…
Topics:
consumer advice
Added November 10, 2008 by Ilyce Glink
On yesterday's show, I discussed my support for the federal government putting through a big infrastructure bill, such as the one that was announced in China yesterday. China is going to spend $586 billion on infrastructure projects out of a $6 trillion economy. The US economy is $14 trillion, so to…
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consumer advice
Added November 10, 2008 by Ilyce Glink
On yesterday's show, I discussed my support for the federal government putting through a big infrastructure bill, such as the one that was announced in China yesterday. China is going to spend $586 billion on infrastructure projects out of a $6 trillion economy. The US economy is $14 trillion, so to…
Topics:
cash
Added November 9, 2008 by Ilyce Glink
This isn't the year to be overspending on your holiday gifts. If you can, you should aim to spend as little as possible. I know that not spending in the retail stores won't really help the economy, but it's important to get your own budget in spending shape.
I suggested making holiday gifts this…
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save money