by debidrecksler | Nov 25, 2008 | Economy
My last column talked about my frustration with all the negative headlines in the news media.Even after I wrote my column, I was stewing about it. There are good things happening…but they take a back seat to all the miserable depressing news.Yesterday, I was...
by debidrecksler | Nov 24, 2008 | Economy
Read the paper…listen to the news lately? The headlines are enough to make you want to crawl back into bed and bury yourself under the blankets.The economic forecast is bleak and miserable…According to the news media, we are heading for something worse...
by debidrecksler | Nov 22, 2008 | Business
I took an hour today to go holiday shopping at the mall. School was cancelled because of the snow and the mall was filled with people. Almost everything was on sale even merchandise that normally wouldn’t be reduced until after the holidays.What really impressed...
by debidrecksler | Nov 19, 2008 | Economy
An Open Letter To Our Political Leaders:Can you please help me? I am not a financial institution, or a manufacturer of automobiles or a big national chain of stores. I am just the guy on the street. But I’m hurting really badly right now. My boss just cut my...
by debidrecksler | Nov 17, 2008 | Human Interest
Last week was a tough one. By the end of the week, I felt like my head was going to explode.Nothing seemed to be going right.Yesterday, my husband and I took a drive on a scenic highway and I was enraptured by the brilliant colors of the late Fall foliage. I felt the...
by debidrecksler | Nov 15, 2008 | Economy
During these hard economic times businesses are having to cut back on company parties in an effort to cut costs. The big bashes are being replaced by potluck dinners or holiday lunch at the all you can eat buffet.It may seem like I’m harping on this subject but...
by debidrecksler | Nov 13, 2008 | Consumer
Everyone at some time in their life will own an insurance policy….Auto, health, homeowners, life…the list goes on and on. More often than not, these policies are written in language that is confusing to the guy on the street unless that person happens to...
by debidrecksler | Nov 11, 2008 | Human Interest
Today, I received an email from a former classmate asking for nominations to our high school’s Hall Of Fame. Our high school has produced dozens of very famous people through the years…movie stars, politicians etc… But as my classmate...
by debidrecksler | Nov 10, 2008 | Human Interest
With the holidays right around the corner, I’ve been listening to people’s concerns about not having enough money to buy presents for everyone on their gift list. I have always felt that the emphasis should be more on the spirit of giving than on the gift...
by debidrecksler | Nov 8, 2008 | Consumer
Right now putting money in a bank (or stashing it under your mattress) has regained popularity because of the instability of the stock market. Since I’m sure we are all in agreement that a bank makes more sense than a mattress, let’s talk about...
