Right now, many Americans are facing scary times. These scary times are the first time many people in my generation have seen American struggle and faced with uncertainty. Not knowing if we will have a job tomorrow, how we will pay our bills, will we ever buy a home, what does our future hold are just a few things we are waking up to every day and pondering. While Houston and Texas in general is holding on by a thread, the effects of the national economy are trickling down to us. Just last week my company canceled their Holiday party to save money and keep our name out of the headlines. Mike’s company just completed one round of layoffs and I hear another firm is about to have some layoffs. Many of my friends have mentioned their companies are considering layoffs. So it seems no one is immune anymore.
So what can we do? Money is tight but we want to make a difference. Help “change” the direction we are heading and create a brighter future. Rebuilding of America is a program that has been put into place for people like you and me. People who want to contribute and make America better. For just $25 you can purchase/invest in your own $25 certificate of deposit. The $25 is FDIC insured so the risk to own one is very minimal. In turn, the money raised by Rebuilding of America is lent to borrowers to fund projects which will help create jobs and homes for people in need. A great way to help earn you a little extra money in the form of interest while helping someone else recover from a job loss or a loss of their home in these troubled times. I don’t know about your feelings on spending $25 but $25 is the cost of a shirt at Forever 21 that I can only wear a couple of times before it falls apart or an appetizer and overpriced beer each weekend at the bar. $25 invested in a cd of this nature seems like a much better investment as I will get something more in return and save some money for the future. Sounds like a no-brainer! What do you think?
