Announcement

To the loyal readers of "Personal Finance for Real People." Randall Parker's article will not appear this week, as he is mourning the loss of his mother, Ann Brown Parker, who passed away in the early morning hours of February 19. She was 83 years of age. 

Coincidentally, February 20 would have been Randall's father's 89th birthday. He passed June 21, 2006, at the age of 86. Randall hopes to have an article prepared for next Saturday, February 28, 2009. 

Thank you for your understanding, kindness, and condolences. Randall does have a new website for the mortgage side of his business, which just launched this past week. Please visit the site, when you have the opportunity.