As the anniversary of 9/11/2001 just passed yesterday, it is time for reflection.  This is the time when we examine what we have learned from that horrible day.  We consider our gains and assess our losses.  We review the steps  we have taken to make this country safer, and we review the things we need [...]

Employment credit reports are taking a lot of heat these guys.  Several states have limited their use and now the next battlefield is California.  Certain civil groups claim the use of consumer credit reports for pre-employment screening is discriminatory and unfair, especial in this present economic downturn.    The opposition claims that employer rights are limited and that “increases [...]

We all watch the shows where financial experts tell us how to invest our money.   We watch Jim Cramer or Suzie Orman, and we listen to others on the radio, read them online or in the financial papers.   We read their financial newsletters, oh sage-like documents that they are, and sometimes we follow their advice.  [...]

There has been a marked change in the weather.   At the Weather Channel that is.  NBC Universal had bought the Weather Channel back in September.   Now come the layoffs and the buyouts.  I suppose there is not enough weather to go around. While in this harsh economy it is necessary to cut costs, cutting staff [...]