Money makes the world go around. And every year we make resolutions to save more of it, invest it more profitably and spend more wisely.
The good news is that the economy truly seems to be on an upswing. The third quarter GDP number hit 4.1 percent, suggesting faster growth than we’ve seen in years. Distressed properties seem to be a much smaller part of home sales, and real estate prices are up. The stock market is on a tear.