Most people think of assets as anything that can be readily converted to cash. Common possessions like cars, houses and electronics are often thought of as assets. In actuality, this couldn’t be any farther from the truth. Assets are things that generate positive cash flow and put money in your pocket.

Why does college tuition continue to rise during economic hardship and high unemployment? Will tuition prices ever become affordable again? Costs associated with obtaining a college degree have gone out of control.

Major media has painted Warren Buffett’s acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe as a “bet on the future of America”. While Buffett’s purchase does indeed signal a bet on the future prospects of America – that doesn’t necessarily mean the future looks good.

We are a society that has lived beyond its means for a long time. In the last five years, it has gone off the deep end. Americans are relying on foreigners more and more to produce goods, rather than producing them themselves.

Helicopter Ben has been steadily hovering over the United States throwing hoards of dollars at the so called credit crisis. We have all heard about the need for added liquidity into our financial system. However, few people realize the repercussions of cheap money

The recent 6-month run in the stock market has baby boomers and the collective investing community jumping for joy. Double digit gains approaching 50% for some investors and retirees have eased the pain temporarily.

Under the disguise of “going green” the federal government has introduced a new plan to help out car manufacturers. In case you haven’t already heard, “cash for clunkers” has recently come to an end.

It’s amazing how quickly the market can move. To think that the QQQQ tracking the Nasdaq exchange dropped over 50% from its highs only to recover 60% in just the last 5-months. This whipsaw type action can make your head spin.

Poor personal loan portfolios in a weak economy equals a lot of trouble. Couple that with a presidential administration completely against your specific business model and things go from bad to worse.

After a strong first quarter earnings report in 2009 McDonald’s future looks promising. A weakening US Dollar coupled with overseas growth will make the company a winner going forward. A consistent dividend of 3.30% also rewards shareholders in it for the long haul.