The unemployment rate continues to rise as we enter the spring of 2010. In fact, 30 states recorded increases at the close of 2009. This dangerous trend has many consumers scrambling to maintain the current standard of living.

Nearly everyone has a secret stash of broken or forgotten jewelry items around their house. Take the time to cash these in and sell gold to stay ahead of your monthly expenses.

The unemployment rate is reaching devastating heights as our recession continues to squeeze consumers and businesses. It’s true that the reported unemployment rate is nearly10 percentwhile the true rate is quoted near 16 percent.

You have surely heard the old saying that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. That may be true but it is also true that diamonds can be anyone’s best friend if they are in need of some extra money.

Not too long ago I was broke. Not broke in a sense that I did not have money to eat or anything. But it’s not like I could go shopping on a whim just for the sake of shopping.

When you see the headline or advertisement that says "We Buy Gold", what they mean is they buy old and broken jewelry and trinkets that may contain precious metals.

In times of economic adversity and recession, some of the investors look for safer ways of protecting the assets.

Diamonds are able to hold their value even during a bad economy, so if you have diamond jewelry that you never use this is a perfect time to put it to work for you.

Let's face it, we live in turbulent economic times. Scores of people are in need of extra money to support their families.

Sometimes we all get a little homesick especially during the holiday season. For me there is no better memory than the family sitting around the Thanksgiving table and arguing about which college football team is the best.