http://www.getrichslick.com Getting Rich Slick® has never been so easy... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:00:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While there have been many articles written about HOA fees not being paid by foreclosed owners or banks that have taken possession I've yet to see any articles written on the trickle down effect on the local community.   HOA fees pay for things like keeping community pools clean, landscaping around ... http://www.getrichslick.com/2008/07/05/home-owners-association-fees-am-i-my-brothers-keeper/ That's a question I seem to be getting more often these days and the answer is simple.  The markets will begin recovery as soon as the 2008 election is completed.   It won't matter if McCain or Obama wins because the current administration has way too much baggage and is dragging ... http://www.getrichslick.com/2008/07/04/when-will-the-stock-market-recover/ I've now flown on numerous long haul overseas flights (10+ hours or more) on numerous carriers that I've decided to write a post about my experiences. I'm reviewing British Airways, Continental, Delta and Emirates; Oddly enough their listed in alphabetical order because that's how I've flown them. Photo: ... http://www.getrichslick.com/2008/07/03/which-airlines-has-the-best-long-haul-flight-service-the-winner-is/ I'm often surprised that retailers dependent on tourist dollars haven't come up with some type of "luggage voucher" to help boost sales. I've traveled all over the world the past few years and I'm always struck at how retailers haven't come up with the idea of a luggage ... http://www.getrichslick.com/2008/07/02/airline-luggage-restrictions-hurting-retail-tourism/ If you haven't heard already, too many people are skipping the latte and now 12,000 jobs have vanished.   GM and Ford have had very poor new car sales this past quarter so guess what, more jobs lost.  GM & Ford may ultimately face bankruptcy and tens of thousands of jobs ... http://www.getrichslick.com/2008/07/01/skipping-the-latte-cost-12000-jobs-i-hope-you-frugal-people-are-happy/ Airlines are now charging $25 to $50 to redeem air miles so they're becoming worth much less every day.   Additionally, airlines continue to increase redemption reward  miles and with oil projected to hit $150/barrel you might as well get something out of your air miles before they become completely worthless ... http://www.getrichslick.com/2008/07/01/spend-your-air-miles-before-they-become-worthless/ So you've been clipping coupons, you bought that 35 mpg Ford Focus, you've lived frugally and now you're faced with $7/gallon for gas. What next? What's your game plan for $7/gallon gas? How much more time and energy will you spend trying to cut corners so you can ... http://www.getrichslick.com/2008/06/30/whats-your-plan-for-7-per-gallon-gasoline/ Years ago, I worked in an office building that had one unique feature that I've never encountered again in any other office building. This building featured a lady that would stop by every Friday and sell tamales by the dozen. Like clock work, every Friday, many people would head down ... http://www.getrichslick.com/2008/06/29/wheres-the-tamale-lady-on-the-plane/ Panic! Desperation!  Premiums on Puts!  It's always hard to catch a falling knife so I like to wear a glove when catching one so I've moved my strategy into selling ETF Naked Puts. How and why would you want to sell naked puts? When the market drops like it is doing now, ... http://www.getrichslick.com/2008/06/28/nows-the-time-to-sell-naked-puts/ Rumor mill says plunge protection team is out of cash and is now looking for private equity to keeps the banks afloat but who knows; it's crazy out there!  Gloom and doom! With a 350+ point drop in the Dow it's getting really ugly and no one has any real answers. ... http://www.getrichslick.com/2008/06/27/plunge-protection-team-out-of-cash/