Sometimes, we tend to focus too much on up front costs, and not enough on the long term costs. Cheaping out right now could actually cost you quite a bit in the long run.

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At the recent Jackson Hole symposium, Ben Bernanke made a play for time. He didn’t announce any new policy measures, but he did leave the door open for more quantitative easing, by stating that the Federal Reserve was ready to stimulate the economy.

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At some point, you need to take a step back, and figure out whether your money is working for you, or whether you are working mostly for your money.

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Many of us like to think that we can handle our debt problems on our own. However, some find themselves overwhelmed by their debt, and unsure of what to do next. In some circumstances, a debt counselor can help.

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Of course, it’s nice to have a job for the purposes of your personal economy. Unfortunately, enough widespread unemployment can negatively impact the wider economy as well. You can't spend money if you aren't making it.

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