Recently, George Washington University released the first ever study to list the specific costs of being overweight and obese. They say it’s the first study ever to do so! Obesity is a major issue for our nation, so DebtManagement combined the study’s findings with other research to try to give a picture of the true […]
Finance
Cloud Computing Makes Tax Season Less Taxing
Many of us don’t remember a time when e-filing didn’t exist. However, there was a time when big corporations had to deliver huge paper returns via 18-wheeler and the only option for your refund was a paper check in the mail – months after filing. Take a look at the impact cloud computing has had […]
Celebrity Tax Evaders
With tax day just around the corner it’s fun to look at those who think they can get away with not paying their taxes. But Ben Franklin’s famous saying, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes,” really does apply to celebrities, too. Will they never learn? From Capone to Cage, celebrities have tried numerous ways […]
Net Worth of American Presidents vs. National Debt
Each U.S. President has their own story of how they came to power, and for some, wealth. Some came from or married into wealth, while others never had much to speak of. A small handful were penniless or poor when they died. Not only has Presidents’ private debt fluctuated over the years, so has public […]
2011 Index of Economic Freedom
How Much Americans Are Overpaying on Wireless Bills
Who Is In The $1 Salary CEO Club?
Microsoft versus Ikea
In a previous post we looked at the differences between the success’s of IKEA and APPLE. Again we take a look at the journey of one of those incredible brains Ingvar Kamprad (IKEA) alongside the genius Bill Gates who founded MICROSOFT. Here we also look at some cool facts about these two career paths and […]
The Financial State of the American Household
In the third quarter of 2010, household net worth increased $1.2 trillion to $54.9 trillion. As the economy continues to look up so does household wealth, or the difference between the value of a household’s total assets and total liabilities. Consumer spending is up and corporate profits continue to exceed analyst expectations. Thanks to signs […]