Ok, the title is a little misleading, but I couldn’t come up with anything wittier in regards to what I’m writing about this week. You’ll see what I mean soon enough… Anyway, the Fletcher clan went on vacation over the 4th of July weekend & my extended family rented one of those huge beach houses in North Carolina’s… Read More »
The Fletcher household witnessed some intense negotiations this week, rivalling any high-level business meetings I’ve ever attended. The topic of discussion? The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, or more specifically, how my wife and I were going to spend our stimulus checks. Each of us is set to receive a $600 check, but our perspectives on how to… Read More »
It’s a story as old as time itself… One day, some guy in his garage came up with “the ultimate destroying machine.” A couple weeks later, his neighbor came up with “the ultimate destroyer of the ultimate destroying machine.” Modern weapons – and the weapons that destroy those weapons – are only gonna get harder, faster, stronger, quieter… Read More »
If you’ve spent any amount of time watching television, it’s likely you’ve seen the various commercials that purport to have banks and lending companies “compete” to offer you the lowest feasible rate. In the same vein, you may have also stumbled across online banner advertisements, promising unbelievably low monthly payments for mortgages or refinances. Regardless of whether they… Read More »
Hello, dear readers! Just a friendly reminder for those who might need it – Today is Tax Day! Considered one of the most significant dates for us financial folks, especially those of us deeply involved in equipment finance, this day carries considerable importance. If you haven’t already, now’s the time to file your 2007 tax return. If, for… Read More »