Senior executives who destroyed AIG wake up to the sweet smell of a billion dollar bonus package from American taxpayers - possibly reduced to a mere $165 million - for doing their job so well. Here's a possible explanation: Failures Have the Right Stuff: The majority of Americans are not only "allowed" to fail, we're told that failure will make us stronger and more resilient. The rich, … [Read more...]
Rights Radio Power Hour: Electric Cars Zero Air Pollution
Rights Radio Features ZAP - Leader in Advanced Technology Vehicles. This Zero Air Pollution Electric Car is taking the world by storm. Listen to my interview with ZAP Founder/President - Gary Starr - America's most prolific electric car entrepreneur. [Update: Zap has...disappeared. I'm assuming the company went under or - hopefully - was purchased by another company. All prior links have been … [Read more...]
Government Grants for Small Business Scams
Don't be a victim of government grant, easy money scams. According to the SBA, "Nothing good in life comes easy, and that includes getting financing for your small business." Here's an excellent SBA article that every small business owner should read - courtesy of the Fox Valley Chapter of SCORE. "Despite advertisements to the contrary, no federal government agency -- including the Small … [Read more...]
Condo Curse in Texas
Fox4 Investigation: Homeowner's Hell - Wednesday, 25 Feb 2009, 8:26 PM CST by: Becky Oliver Becky Oliver (The original article has been removed from Fox4.) … [Read more...]
Economic Stimulus Support for Other Nations – China & India
Economic Stimulus Plan Q & A - Courtesy of Dr. Dave! "This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment." This is a very exciting new program that we will explain using the Q and A format: Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment? A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers. Q. Where will the government get this money? A. From taxpayers. Q. So … [Read more...]
Pets in Condos: New HUD Rules re Training Emotional Support Animals
New HUD rules strike down Emotional Support Animal (ESA) training provisions. Pet unfriendly condos and HOAs may have no choice but to turn pet-friendly. The new HUD rules in "no pet" housing are as follows: 1. Specialized task training of ESAs is unnecessary - “emotional support animals do not need training to ameliorate the effects of a person's mental and emotional disabilities. Emotional … [Read more...]
Electric Bill: How to Save Money on Your Utility Bills
How to save money on your average household electricity bill. Even if you lose your job, you are required to pay your electric bill each month. Here are 10 ways you can cut that bill. Turn off and unplug anything that you're not using, including your television and stereo. Solar Panels. Learn how to build solar panels nd wire them together to produce electricity for your home. Reuse bath … [Read more...]
How to Lose Your Home for $400 or Less
How a missed $400 homeowners association dues payment escalated into foreclosure and eviction in Texas. Homeowners association rights and wrongs with Dr. David Goldenberg. Show Date: February 12, 2009 (Podcast no longer available.) A Texas homeowner missed a $400 payment to his homeowners association - which soon mushroomed into an additional $3000/plus in legal fees and interest, … [Read more...]
Rights Radio Power Hour: Critical Software for Hard Drive Backups
How and When to Backup Your Hard Drives/ External Drives and Prevent the Loss of Critical Data. Novastor CTO Christopher Harvey was my guest on the Rights Radio Self Help Hour on January 22, 2009. Novastor (Novastor.com) is an award-winning global leader in data backup protection software. Only 15 percent of computer users backup their data, and only 15 percent of this wise minority do so in way … [Read more...]
Thank You for Being There in 2008
These people made 2008 an exceptional year. A personal note of appreciation and gratitude to... Dr. David I. Goldenberg is a fellow author, economist, member of the RIGHTS Radio Think Tank BrainTrust and one of the smartest, funniest people I've had the pleasure to meet. Not a day goes by without a humorous word or insightful comment from Dave. He can set the record straight on almost any topic … [Read more...]