Crack Down On Superbowl Expenses

Even though the economy is suffering, and many of you are in debt, there is no reason that you cannot throw a really great Super Bowl Party.

Focus on not overdoing it. Make just one extravagant dish and play the rest off of that. A vat of chili, if seasoned correctly can serve twelve people for twenty dollars. Chicken wings are very inexpensive and easy to make. Coils of kielbasa, priced around five bucks are a cheap and delicious snack.

Due to the fact that the Super Bowl is a special occasion, go for hot food. Ordering big trays of Chinese takeout are less expensive and time consuming than cooking your own food.

kids at Superbowl parties can often be difficult to please. Vegetables, juice, chips, and a carvel football shaped ice cream cake priced at $22.99 will keep them at bay.

Drinks? The best choice for shoppers on a budget is beer and wine. A keg will save you about 40% according to experts. The wine doesn’t have to be fancy – a five liter boxed wine will be more than acceptable. If you encounter the troublesome guest who insists on liquor, get discount vodka, a half gallon for just fourteen dollars. Its cheap, and blends with about anything.

Even in tough times, it is neccessary to make the most of your game-viewing experience. A medium to large flatscreen is completely necessary. But if you don’t own one, rent one. Websites list 42 inch TVs for as low as $26.99 a week.

And then those irritating people who won’t watch football. A pool for small gifts like a store certificate or CD might inspire people who aren’t the least bit interested in football at all if a prize is awarded at the end of every quarter. Try to have experienced fans explain what is going on. Then, sit back, and enjoy your game.

Mallory Megan is employed by a debt collection company. Also she writes stories on business, finance, consumer spending and collection agencies.

Criminal Will Do Jail Time For Faking Out Debt Buyers

Last week, a man who ran a debt buying company in Florida was sentenced to six years of federal prison time for the crime of selling debt portfolios that wasn’t his. Steven Goldberg, of Golberg and Associates in Boca Raton, received the sentence from the District Judge who awarded him with 71 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his crime. Goldberg pled guilty to one count of mail fraud and eight counts of wire fraud.

Authorities say that Goldberg would provide falsified files and fake evidence that he owned the files. To add insult to injury, Goldberg also sent buyers made up transaction numbers and other bogus financial information. All in all, debt buyers were swindled for more than $3.3 million. Investigative reports revealed that many well-respected accounts receivable management companies were hoodwinked.

Parties involved were the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Boca Raton Police Department. Federal criminal charges against Goldberg have been satisfied, but there are still many many civil cases pending against him.

Although the federal criminal charges against Goldberg have been satisfied, there are still numerous civil cases pending against him. An official from a major collections company weighed in with his opinion.

“Our industry doesn’t do a great job of policing itself,” he said. “Debt buying companies should be more vigilant when they screen members for criminal backgrounds. Goldberg had prior convictions, including felonies.”

The debt collection industry can do many things to protect itself, experts believe. Publishing a list of any lawsuits that one member files against another member, or requiring criminal background checks would be good ideas. Either way, Goldberg has a long vacation in jail scheduled, and when he gets out, you better believe that any money he owes in Civil Court will be aggressively collected.

Mallory Megan is employed by a debt collection agency. She also writes stories on business and finance, consumer spending and collection agencies.