PUMP PRICES PLUMMET October 23, 2008

Let’s try to find the silver lining of a weakening economy.  Perhaps it means more people are going to church.  I don’t know, but for my consumer blog it means lesser demand leading to lower gas prices which might benefit you at least in the short term.  In case you haven’t noticed because you try to drive and visit [...]

MACY’S RETURNS TO NOLA AREA October 22, 2008

I had a sneak peak at the new Lakeside Macy’s today, and it’s a little more advanced than what I remember the last time the department store was in NOLA.  Try flat screen TVs in the fitting room area, and “E-Stop” electronics purchases (basically ipods and digital cameras purchased from a vending machine).
Then – how about [...]

Retail Bad, NOLA Airport Ranked, Credit Tips October 15, 2008

The commerce department is reporting September was the worst month for retail sales in two years.  Sales slipped one-point-two percent last month. That’s almost double what experts were expecting. a big portion of that… a three-point-eight percent decrease in auto sales. Consumer spending is two-thirds of the country’s economic activity. 
A new survey ranks Armstrong International [...]

Children with Disabilities, Less Expensive Flights & Elmo! October 13, 2008

You have to see this ELMO thing, but first a couple of orders of business from today’s consumer reports:
SPECIAL NEEDS: If you are a parent of a child with special needs, financial experts say they can help you and are focusing more on special needs.   Check links below for more information:

Financial Planning Tips for Parents [...]