With the number of websites available to us besting 350 million this year, one wonders how you find gems in the mess. I’ve dug up a few rather obscure sites that are downright amazing.
If you’ve suffered financial setbacks or woes, you surely understand how money troubles can bring you down. For folks who feel like they’ve been fighting a financial battle for a very long time, it’s natural to feel that you’ll just never get ahead.
You may remember the old Dodge Durango the way I do: As a clumsy, truck-based ute, just one more member of that herd of motorized dinosaurs that roamed America, doomed to extinction by an oncoming comet called the Great Financial Contraction. Yes, the old Durango crawled off to die in a tar pit somewhere, and was replaced a year ago by this, the new Durango. Like its Chrysler Group stable mate, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the new Durango has benefited enormously from Detroit’s near-death experience, and from new direction by Italy’s Fiat.
I am interested in buying a hybrid car. I am looking at both the Honda Civic and Toyota Prius. I know you get to test drive new cars every week and I would like your opinion on which one is best. I hope you can give me an unbiased answer on my selection.
Sometimes you experience something unexpected that changes your perspective on the workplace. This happened to me recently while going through security at Logan Airport on my way to New Jersey on Jet Blue.
Enter the Kindle Fire. At $199, it fit right into the budget I was comfortable with in terms of want and need. Plus, it left some money on said budget for a case and screen protection.
Being unprepared could cost you the chance to live your dream.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on insurance and land investments.
A friend of mine would marry a refurbished wife if he could find one. He’s that into the refurb movement.
We've received lots of mail from readers on our recent column on Gary Keyes’ beautiful 427 Dana '68 SS/RS Camaro reproduction, and I thank all who have written. Most readers love the history of these "non-production" 427 Camaros, which were first introduced as a "dealer swap" in 1967 by Dana in Los Angeles and then followed by Yenko Chevrolet in Canonsburg, Pa. What followed is officially known today as a "COPO" 427, which translated means "Central Office Production Order." The COPO 427s had the full backing of GM's Chevrolet division, including a warranty.
Snow country is where I live, so it isn’t always good to see a sleek, low-slung, high-performance coupe hunkered in the driveway—at least when it’s under a thick blanket of the white stuff. But a peek at the shapely derriere of this machine reveals an extra letter in its nomenclature. It’s an Infiniti G37xS, and that little “x” makes all the difference. X as in X-country, meaning all-wheel drive. This is no hothouse orchid meant just for dry pavement and sunny skies.
Who hasn’t been on the way home from the umpteenth carpool drop off and a hard day’s work, only to realize that dinner hasn’t crossed their mind all day? In a pinch, both financially and when you’re short on time, there’s nothing better than a rotisserie chicken. Here are a few of my all-time favorite last minute recipes that all begin with one shredded little chicken.
I am interested in buying a new car and my neighbor suggested I look into buying a Saab because of the great deals. I am aware that the resale value will be low, but I will keep the car for eight to 10 years. I read your column and value your opinion.
As a manager, an understanding of the true value of having diversity within your department can greatly enhance your team’s effectiveness. As a result, it can also greatly enhance your professional career. When I consider diversity, I like to think of it from a number of perspectives, each of which is equally important to the success, creativity, productivity, and overall effectiveness of the team. These diversity types include, but are not limited to, gender, ethnic background, religion, age, stage of life, personality type, education level, personal strengths and personal weaknesses.
As the famous philosopher and Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra once said, "If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else." Unfortunately, this is how most people run their family finances, particularly if they don't focus on goal-setting.
Weekly financial Q&A, with advice on emergency funds, finding foreclosed homes and financial planners.
Although both SOPA and PIPA failed in the House and Senate, the fight is far from over. As long as lobbyists are buying their legislation, and Congressmen are willing to front their bills, the fight will never be over.
Attached are pictures of my 1968 427 Dana Camaro SS/RS full restoration, produced by Dana Chevrolet in Southgate, Los Angeles. The car is a very accurate reproduction, and not a documented original. There are only six or so documented ’67 and ‘68 427 Dana Camaros that exist today out of the 50 or so that were built. They sell for up to $500,000 and the Dana cars are the least known out of the various Chevrolet dealers that did engine swaps in ‘67 and ‘68 like Nickey, Baldwin Motion and Yenko.
Staying connected is imperative when it comes to matters of finance. Regular meetings help key parties feel ownership in decision-making, setbacks and victories. Planning sessions leave no stone unturned, no expense unaccounted for. If you vow to make one financial resolution this year, I urge you to get on the same page with your family. You decide when kids are old enough to participate, but make time for you and your partner to meet often and productively to ensure your chance of financial success in 2012.
I am interested in the new Dodge Charger AWD with the V-6 engine. My question to you, is the 2012 a much improved version over the 2009? I know you will tell it like it is. A friend has a 2009 and it seem like the front suspension has always been noisy.
