Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
5 Tips For A Successful Fall Yard Sale
Tweet It is kind of hard to think about fall, what with summer temperatures in the 90s and vacations days still left to expend. But, before you know it Labor
Sunlight Foundation Promotes Political Transparency
Tweet Americans are easily upset when they learn that their elected officials aren’t being honest with them. Whether that means a bill is rushed through Congress without the chance of
Think Wisely When Borrowing Money To Cover College Costs
Tweet By now, you’ve probably received your college’s tuition bill outlining costs for the fall semester. If you have the funds on hand to cover your college costs, then you’re
How To Save Money
Tweet As the recession lengthens, we’ll be hearing contradictory reports that it has eased, ended even worsened. There are a number of different metrics used to determine when a recession
Will ObamaCare Force Insurers To Close Shop?
Tweet The national health care plan (or ObamaCare) being debated by Congress and pushed by President Barack Obama appears to be headed for a setback, at least temporarily, which means
Smart Ways To Enact Real Health Care Reform
Tweet Yesterday, I published an article about the health care debate, from the stand point of the legislation winding its way through Congress. The bill being argued before members of
Health Care Reform: What Is At Stake
Tweet For decades now, Americans have been hearing about health care reform but haven’t seen a comprehensive bill passed that will guarantee insurance for all citizens. We’ve seen Medicare and
Free Checking Accounts And Where To Find Them
Tweet Free checking accounts, which were once taken for granted, seem to have all but disappeared. However, on closer scrutiny you’ll find that they’re still around and available to many
Back To School Savings Await Families
Tweet It may be hard to believe but it’s “back to school” time for some students. Sure, August is still a week away but some districts in Florida and elsewhere
Real Estate Recovery Remains Spotty, Elusive
Tweet The housing market remains volatile, but signs of stability, even recovery are appearing in some markets while other areas remain stuck in a deep downturn. That’s the findings of
Survey Confirms Moms Looking To Save Money
Tweet National OfficeMax survey reveals that mothers are looking to save money on back to school items well in advance of the start of the school year. It shouldn’t come
Policy Institute Urges Minimum Wage Increase Delay
Tweet On the surface, a minimum wage increase sounds like the right tonic that the doctor ordered. Delving a little bit deeper and it soon becomes apparent that while some
The Upside of Falling Home Prices
Tweet A general survey of the national housing market shows that foreclosures are up, home values are way down and sellers are taking a beating as listing prices plunge. We
6 Smart Home Improvement Projects
Tweet Updating your pool or adding on a sun room to your home may sound like wise investments but if you think that you’ll get your money back when you
Top 5 Car Rental Tips For Summer Travelers
Tweet My family just returned from a quick trip back to our old home to see our family, an excursion we took by car. This year our small SUV seemed
