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New Frugality Appears to be More than Just a Fad

Is the "New Frugality" meme here to stay, or just a fleeting fad? Is it a complete shift in our consumer behavior, or just something to get us thro[...] read more »
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The Personal Financier: Blame the Models? Take a Good Look in the Mirror

Is financial modeling to blame for the recent crisis? As always the fault does not lie with the tool but rather with the user. When was the last time[...] read more »
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Are the Rich Getting Richer?

This gap has been growing for a long period of time and nothing seems to be stopping it. Many economists that support the business cycle theory, whic[...] read more »
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Bonds: How Will They Do in a Deflation?

A discussion regarding the price action of bonds in a deflationary environment. read more »
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The FDIC Anesthesia Is Wearing Off -- Seeking Alpha

Perhaps the single greatest reason for the unbridled expansion of credit over the past 50 years is the existence of the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor[...] read more »
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Economy - Unemployment chart you must see to believe

Unemployment chart you must see to believe read more »
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Wants Vs. Needs

Understanding the psychology of buying helps us to understand why we make certain selections when purchasing. What is the difference between needing [...] read more »
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Canadian Bankruptcies soar 43%

The recession is hitting pretty hard north of the USA too. In provinces such as Nova Scotia and Alberta, bankruptcy is prevalent on most street corne[...] read more »
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Ron Paul's "Audit the Fed" bill is still alive

Chalk up a rare victory for the little guy (and the nation itself). The Bill To Audit Federal Reserve Passes Key Hurdle read more »
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The TradingHelpDesk Weekly Economic Review

A comprehensive weekly round-up of the US and UK economies. read more »
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A Bold Prescription For Economic Growth

Bold solutions might not be quick, either. But, in the long-term, you’ll be successful. Solutions that momentarily alleviate the problem are not solu[...] read more »
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National Debt: Accepting Donations

An interesting post about how the government is begging for donations. read more »
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Percentage of Credit Accounts 30 Days (or more) Past Due

A recent analysis conducted by Experian® shows that individuals and families are falling further behind on their debt obligations. read more »
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Fast Payday Loans Get a Boost from 3 Key Pieces of Legislation

fter several years of persistent persecution, it looks as though the tide for the fast payday loans industry is taking a turn for the better... read more »
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Top-down Versus Bottom-up Macroeconomics

An excellent discussion, erring on the side of intellectualism. read more »
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