Question: Should I Buy an LED TV?

First questions first -- what is an LED TV? Well led tvs are actually LCD TVs that uses LED back lighting instead of the more common (and older) style of fluorescent lighting. The benefits of LEDs are that they can produce greater dynamic contrast and can be slimmer than regular LCD tvs. So how much does one cost? Well they range from $1000 to $3000 and beyond. So should you get one? I'd say as an investment in a good tv, then yes, they are better for displays than others but the costs keep coming down so if you can hold out, you will pay a cheaper price next year.

Question: What Does IMF Stand For?

The IMF stands for the International Monetary Fund. The IMF is an international body which manages the intertwined global financial systems and sets policies to regulate financial results. A major objective is the stabilize world economies. This ranges from regulating and stabilizing exchange rates but also to help out countries which are in financial distress. The headquarters of the IMF are located in Washington, D.C. Although the IMF has had a lot of criticism, it does allow any country to request membership and is open for all for support.

Question: How Much Sales Does Johnson and Johnson Do?

S. C. Johnson also known as Johnson and Johnson is a global company selling a multitude of products ranging from Household cleaning and scent products to personal care treatment for adult acne, recently reported annual sales of $8.75 billion dollars. The company operates in over 100 countries and has been around since 1886. The more popular brands of S.C.Johnson are Shout, Windex, Mr. Muscle, Ziploc, Edge, Glade, Brise, Vanish, Raid, OFF!, Kabikiller, Pledge, Scrubbing Bubbles and Mr. Muscle. What distinguishes this company from many of its competitors is that it is a private company and not on the stock market!

Question: What Was Silver Thursday?

Silver Thursday was a strange Thursday on 27 March 1980. What happended was that there was a very sharp drop in silver prices which in turn led to panic on commodity and futures exchanges in the U.S. After two American investors, the Hunt Brothers (Nelson Bunker Hunt and Herbert Hunt) tried to corner the Silver Market there was a change in market rules which lead to a sharp decline in prices. The Hunt Brothers who had bought billions in Silver on margin suddenly could not meet the margin calls on their accounts and the effect rippled through the market.

Question: What Are Hot Winter Personal Health Products?

When you look at the rise of seasonal products for sale, the winter brings about a large rise in the sale of many specific personal care products. For one the sale of home humidifiers increases a lot. The dryer heat created by home heating and cooling systems means dry air which can help make people sick and have bad coughs. Another similar product set are personal care moisturizers and eczema alternative treatments. The dry air can cause skin problems to flair up and people seek treatment. Finally there is an increase in home insulation and energy efficiency products like draft guards for windows and doors and other insulation products like AC covers. These seasonal products can add a great deal to the bottom line of many companies.

Question: What Was the First Stock Market Crash?

Well for this one you need to look all the way back to the 18th century in the United States. Right at the beginning of the nation as a republic, the Panic of 1796–1797 saw a wave of activity which brought a downturn to both Britain and the United States. In the US, there was a Bubble of land speculation bursting in 1796. In the UK, the Bank of England saw a sharp decline in health caused by the expenses of the the French Revolutionary Wars. A lot of early American stock market people were caught up in a series of scandals which saw many people go to jail. The scandals resulted in the U.S. Congress to pass the Bankruptcy Act of 1800 which expired three years later.

Question: What Does Vitamin A Do?

You may have heard about he wonders of Vitamin A. It has been linked to many a thing including a significant role in your body's Vision health, immune function ability, bone metabolism, skin health and antioxidants. This is why Vitamin A supplements have been popular for health and beauty concerns. Many products like tretinoin exist to improve skin health and radiance. Vitamin A is found naturally in a lot foods including carrots, spinach , mango, and broccoli. Why all this talk about Vitamin A? Well it is a very diverse and robust vitamin and it plays a big role in the supplement market and industry. A lot of companies make a lot of money selling vitamin A based products and it should be noted.

Question: Remember the Panic of '96?

No probably not because I'm not talking about he panic of 1996 -- no I'm talking about something that happened a hundreds years before then. The Panic of 1896 was an short economic depression in the United States of America that was brought on by a drop in silver reserves. Deflation of commodities values drove the stock market to new lows. The Panic was ended around the time of the 1896 election of William McKinley but the panic brought about a crisis for U.S. markets. Can you imagine you never heard about this before? Imagine what else lies out there in the history of U.S. Financial markets? I will try to bring you more of these stories in the near future.

Question: Should I Keep Cash at Home?

Well there may be several reasons why you want to keep a pile of cash at home but safety is not one of them. You could use the money to throw up in the air and make it rain or you could rub in on your face and body like a green natural face cream. No seriously, you should only keep a small amount of cash at home -- just for emergencies. The amount should be maybe a few hundred dollars. No more than that makes sense. Why? First6 the money at home is losing value -- it is losing value in the face of inflation. Secondly, if you have a break in or fire you could lose your money. At an FDIC insured bank you can get interest and be protected from all that.

Question: When Are My Taxes Due?

Like every year your Federal Tax return is due on April 15 of the year. That means this April 15, 2010 will be the due date for 2009 taxes. This year that falls on Thursday which doesn't seem remarkable but it should be noted. Some years tax day falls on a Sunday which makes it trickier to get your mail stamped the right day. This year you should have no issues getting it in on time if you plan ahead. FYI -- You can file your federal taxes online for free with the government.