Throughout the month of May, I’ve been an activist on behalf of the unemployed (primarily) and covering other news stories that just would not make that much sense on OIMS.

Here is a partial list of what I have written, which many visiting now may find useful. Many apply to current economic conditions, again stressing unemployment, unemployment extensions, Congress, job forecasting, and more. In a nutshell, they are:

Job Forecast Outlook Interesting Yet Misleading (May 8th)
DSCC Face Off GOP (May 8th)
Congress silence defeafening (May 10)

In addition I’ve covered 14 additional topics, including a petition drive to Washington on behalf of the unemployed, stories about mortgage fraud and… oh holy Toledo, just too many to list.

If you click here you’ll see the other news stories I’ve covered. Many may pertain to you and yours!

Just this morning there’s a new one up. It is an excellent, easy solution to cleaning up the oil spill environment. That particular one is definitely worth reading and watching. The idiots at BP still haven’t figured out how to shut Deepwater Horizon down, but two ingenious guys have a solution to surface problems.

So, as you will see I’ve been busy! I also highly enjoy writing. When (if) you visit, I have no problem asking you to visit some of the sponsors INSIDE the news articles. With a husband unemployed, it is a small way to help me and my family if you would.

Ah how life gets in the way of itself.

Recently, I’ve taken on an additional task of both Editor and columnist. And, the topic of the “day” (one long endless day consuming hours, days, even weeks of many millions of people’s lives) has been the antics of what happens when our government representatives get together.

One primary group of people struggling to figure out successful strategies to stay alive are the group becoming known as the 99ers. This no-where-to-be-found-with-representation group are those who have long since exhausted unemployment extensions and benefits. I’ve been covering a lot of news and options for them, because, living in Nevada, sooner or later this may have a direct impact on our family life as well.

So, as you travel the internet reading posts, news stories, articles and the like, remember those who have nothing.

Also remember that websites and blogs post “advertisements” for a reason. They are not just “pretty pictures” or “additional words” for many it is a form of financial livelihood.

Visit sponsors. You’re sure to find massive amounts of information, products, and services useful for you and yours by doing so.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Coldwell Banker. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you remember, 2009 provided first time home buyers with tax incentives. The idea, of course, is to get our economy moving again, and with home prices at all-time lows, those who have been saving for that “it’s all mine!” home were (and still are) in a prime position. The government was set to help you into your first home.

2010 promises even more with the interesting news that there are 2010 Homebuyer Tax Credits available! And the best part is that these homebuyer tax credits now extend to help even more people (not just the first time buyer). Here is what’s new: (more…)

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of ARCserve. All opinions are 100% mine.

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