Grasshopper asked:


As we spend more and more internally and abroad, and ended up as China being our “banker”. What do you feel is a viable solution?

Because realistically speaking, if we don’t raise taxes our federal deficit will continue to climb, and if we don’t cut spending, our debt will continue to climb.

Jorma NO HighDef Cams in inzone? asked:


I have two sons. One in Kindergarten, the youngest in Pre-K. I just heard, the school district is planning on closing one of the elementary schools. My question: i
Is this situation happening because of the new elected pres. Obama’s(Education spending cuts). Or is this simply a ripple affect from the “Absentee Father ” era of the Bushes.

JJ asked:


How do you keep yourself from spending money when you are trying to save? It’s not that I can’t keep any money, I’m just looking for new ideas to spend less money, nothing more than the basics. I don’t carry cash, only cards.
I have a debit card and a credit card. I use the debit card mostly, but I’m trying to build up my credit since I’m only 20.

Chris B asked:


Me and my girlfriend are planning our cruise to mexico , the cruise is already payed for but we dont know how much to bring for spending cash. I know the food is already payed for but we are gonna be drinking. Thanks!!

cambonita asked:


You win $800. You have a choice of spending the money now or putting it away for a year in a bank certificate of deposit earning 5.9% interest. Again, What is the opportunity cost of spending the $800 now compared to what you would have in one year?

treetop asked:


High consumer spending is pitched as a good thing for the economy. But so is a healthy personal savings rate. Since these two are opposing, how can they both be good for the economy?

Lotteee asked:


I have a problem I keep spending and spending money and I am running out. So I need a good wait of saving up some pounds, I dont want a piggy bank cos I think they are lame.

Please help.

Best solution gets best answer!!

Jennie Clause asked:


I’m planning a vacation to St Thomas. How much spending money should I budget for each day. I don’t plan on dining out expensively often, maybe once or twice, the rest will be like grocery shopping or fast food. I would like to do one or two activities like parasailing or snorkeling. Other than that it would be just money for alcoholic drinks and souvieners. How much money should I plan on bringing with me?

Only Trying to Help asked:

I am planning a vacation for 4 and it will most likely be a 5 or 7 day cruise. I have never been on a cruise and have heard that there are all sorts of “hidden” charges that come up. I want to know, in addition to paying for the cruise, what is not included, + how much spending money do I need for land excursions, etc.? It is myself, my husband, 10 & 5 year old daughters. Any info would be helpful. Thanks. Do you need anxiety treatment.

Giving America Away BO Amnesty asked:


Even if gov spending let to the production of more tractors – who would buy the tractors during a recession?

How does government spending during a recession create more demand for a product?