Archive for May, 2008
If there were no illegal aliens to provide cheap labor in the US what would happen to the economy?
Saturday, May 31st, 2008porthuronbilliam asked: If the illegals were “sent packing,” would the US economy be better or worse? Without a cheap source of labor in the US,would more businesses simply move to foreign lands where the labor would be cheaper thus reducing jobs for Americans? Are illegals doing only the jobs Americans won’t do? Would [...]
What are the underlying reasons the US government needs to “bailout” the US economy?
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Dogg B asked: These answers do not need to be the obvious, or at least why the media reports the US government needs to bailout the US economy.Culver
Hybrid Cars: Do You Really Save With These Fuel Economy Cars?
Sunday, May 25th, 2008Kerry Ng asked: At the time of this writing, there is a game being played. And in my opinion, the game is called, “confronting the US oil crisis”. The major players are the car manufacturers, the government, maybe the EPA and have course the people being the unwitting spectators that are readily lured to the [...]
If the US dollar collapses and the economy crashes, will Asia be the new economic power?
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008emartel01 asked: Will Asian currencies increase if the US dollar collapses? I hear that China and Japan depends on the US to buy goods. However, I also hear that Asian countries will do well if the US economy collapses.
What are your thoughts?Pierce
Prospering Online in a Bad Economy
Sunday, May 18th, 2008Jo Mark asked: These are tough financial times for both businesses and consumers. Economic problems are being felt worldwide. Uncontrolled fuel costs, slow housing sales, and fear for the safety of one’s financial assets are being felt by everyone. Every day the media spreads fear by reporting bad economic news. People are afraid. And this [...]
Five Recession-proof Careers for a Tight Economy
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008Kelli Smith asked: The news keeps coming in, and it’s not encouraging. Declining home prices and the resulting slowdown in the American economy have put manufacturers, investment bankers, and retail employees out of work. With less to spend on luxuries–and less credit from banks and lenders to draw on for large purchases–less money is circulating [...]
How to Get Better Fuel Economy
Monday, May 12th, 2008Stephen Long asked: t better fuel economy? This is a question that seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. Simply drive by a gas station and you probably cringe each time as you watch prices continually rise. Oil prices are rising, and gas prices are reflecting this rise in oil prices as well. In [...]
Save Money on Gas by Improving Fuel Economy
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008Greg McGuire asked: Driving StrategiesThe cheapest and easiest way to improve your fuel economy is to change how you drive your existing car.Air conditioning. As a general rule, if you are driving under 40 miles per hour (MPH), it is more fuel efficient to turn off the air conditioner and roll down the windows. Above [...]