PipStop

Deep Debt.

It's what's befalling Americans, and I'm sure that you know somebody who has been affected.

In Canada, especially here in Vancouver there is still strong housing development, and although the real estate market has slowed, it still remains steady.

My brother flew into town for a friends wedding, while I was away at the lake house for the latter part of last week, and he's currently living in Hawaii.

It's interesting to get his take on the U.S. economy as an American, and as one who lives in one of the most expensive states.

We all try to get ahead in life, and for my brother he has a solid government job, but, there's always that "but."

It's a new week, and the weeks seem to go by so fast now. I'd like to know, though. What is your "but?" What keeps you from truly getting ahead?