The entire news media is missing the mark on this financial breakdown. Tonight on just about every news media outlet they state this is happening all over the world. Well it is, and it all goes back to energy.

When you really step back and look at this any of these companies could have survived if it were not for the burden placed on everyone throughout the world with the unprecedented rise in oil prices globally.

Just 3 months ago it was all anyone could talk about, people feeling real pain at the pump, truckers no longer able to afford to stay in business. Everyone cutting back on extras because fuel had become such a burden on everyone.

Yet, all this began when the control of the congress and the senate where handed over to Pelosi and Reid. What I and many others see clearly was a plan to get a Democrat elected as president at all costs. Even if it means the collapse of the U.S. economy to do it.

The rhetoric coming from Pelosi and Reid is no drilling, no way, no how, which continued to drive the energy costs up, they had to have a talking point for the election.

How many airlines went out of business this year? How many trucking companies went out of business? How many people lost their jobs because the higher costs of transportation where passed on to the consumer, forcing layoffs and more.

How much will Pelosi and Reid profit from their investments in renewable energy sources, while forcing the rest of us to suffer? The problem does not just rest on the Democratic side either both parties have their hands in the till, the public is way past the point of being just irritated, we are becoming angry.

If you’ve ever studied the cause of an aircraft crash, it is never just one thing that caused it, but a series of events that led up to the accident. This is what we have here, possibly an economic collapse, with the final straw being the Pelosi and Reid’s refusal to allow a sound energy policy to move forward.

It’s almost funny to watch all the finger pointing, the calls to fire everyone, hold investigations etc. Yet everyone has their hand in the pot of gold, so where do you start.

It really doesn’t matter who gets elected, it will be more of the same! Remember Bill Clinton’s promised tax cuts for the middle income earners? Funny how that all changed to “I Feel Your Pain,” yeah right.

It’s time to clean house, completely! Send them all packing and bring legal proceedings against many of them. It’s time to stop the spin on both sides and come clean.

Every year April 15th comes up! People are scrambling trying to find those last minute receipts and get all their paper work in order. I know, I always seem to be one of them myself. Each year I promise myself I’ll keep up with it all year long, as I’m sure that you do as well.

Taxes wether you like them or not are inevitable, but we should only pay our fair share. This is where you need far more then just a folder for receipts. There is lots of financial software out there that we already use but only a few that where built specifically for network – mlm marketing taxes.

The one that I’ve used for years, has made my life so much easier. It allows me to keep up to date, so I can know at any time just where my business is financially. Tracking is such and important part of business and it is not just focused on prospecting, lead generation etc.. but also many other areas that are crucial to track to stay ahead of the game.

Keeping up with it and then working with your CPA will ensure that your always on track and let you sleep easier at night!

With the doom and gloom over the U.S. economy who is really to blame for it? With so many playing the blame game, is it really someone else’s fault. Or is it really our own fault.

One of the things that really stand out is the housing market, now how did we allow it to get this way? I truly believe that it really boils down to a lack of education and more specifically a financial education.

Just yesterday in the news out of California there is the issue of it being illegal to home school your children. With a heated debate on both sides of the issue, it really made me wonder. Do they really teach us what we need to know in public schools about financial issues and pitfalls that we will face in life ahead.

It would be almost impossible to keep up with all the changes that have occurred or even have dreamed of since most of us have graduated. My thoughts go back to something I’ve talked to many people about that is taking a more active role in the education of your children in this respect. If you’ve never played the game from Robert Kiyosaki and company I highly recommend it.

This is something that you could share with your children or grandchildren, and you might even learn something about yourself. Lets face the facts here, the children of today have the decks stacked against them already.

Companies have had years of planning and perfection of their marketing campaigns cleverly designed to ensnare them into a lifetime of debt. We all know this to be true as there have been many news reports of this over the years.

The game itself really teaches you how life will through you those little curves. You know the one’s I’m talking about, car repairs, children, and many others. Spending quality time with your children today will ensure they have a better life later.

Just imagine if many of those who got caught up in the sub-prime loan scheme would have truly known the repercussions they would have to face later. I’m sure that many of them are not only financially scarred but emotionally scarred as well. All the while the individuals who profited from it are still enjoying the good life!