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The True Cost of a Motorola Droid

Posted by Flexo 12 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Tech | Tags: motorola phone wireless droid
A breakdown of how much it will cost to buy a Motorola Droid on Verizon Wireless beyond the cost of the phone itself. read more »
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ING to Sell Online Bank ING Direct By 2013

Posted by Flexo 24 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banking ing direct
ING Direct will be sold off some time within the next few years as consideration for parent company ING Group's receipt of government bailout. Shoul[...] read more »
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Seven Zen Principles to Guide Your Money and Your Life

Posted by Flexo 26 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: japanese money personal finance zen
Consumerism Commentary draws upon seven design aesthetics commonly used as a basis for Japanese gardens. They translate fairly well to personal finan[...] read more »
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How to Prepare for the Demise of the Dollar

Posted by Flexo 46 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: currency dollar investing stocks
Has this been the beginning of the end of the age of dominance for the US dollar? If so, what do you need to do right now to ensure you'll continue [...] read more »
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A Report Card for Financial Rules of Thumb

Posted by Flexo 59 days ago, popular 58 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: advice personal finance retirement
Financial gurus love offering rules of thumb. They're quotable and retweetable, but are they really helpful to people? Rules of thumb are designed t[...] read more »
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10 Tips for Avoiding Overdraft Fees

Posted by Flexo 82 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banking banks checking fees saving
Ten basics tips that everyone should know for avoiding the ever-increasing overdraft fees. 10% of all banking Americans pay 90% of all overdraft fees[...] read more »
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How to Create the Ultimate Certificate of Deposit (CD) Ladder

Posted by Flexo 108 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: certificate of deposit ladder saving
This is a step by step process to create a CD ladder that is more efficient and more liquid than the usually-recommended technique. Certificates of d[...] read more »
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10 Things Your Parents Didn’t Teach You About Money

Posted by Flexo 124 days ago, popular 123 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt financial advice personal finance
It would have been nice if we entered the adult world with a better understanding of these financial realities. These are ten things our parents shou[...] read more »
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Ten Things You Should Do When You Get Laid Off

Posted by Flexo 148 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: career layoff working
Here is a rundown of ten important things you can do for yourself after you've been laid off, ranging from "big picture" to specifics. read more »
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Savings Mistakes That Cost More in the Long Run

Posted by Flexo 170 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: consumer frugality savings shopping
Some choices sound good when you're trying to save money, but they can have negative effects on your long-term financial condition. read more »
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Geithner, as Member and Overseer, Forged Ties to Finance Club - NYTimes.com

Posted by Flexo 208 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: economy finance geithner timgeithner
The NY Times provides context for Timothy Geithner and his decisions. read more »
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Podcast 1: Recession Tips and Shrinking Your Bills - Consumerism Commentary, personal finance since 2003

Posted by Flexo 209 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: bills expenses recession
Consumerism Commentary is now producing a podcast, featuring Tom Dziubek, from the Wall Street Journal. We plan to release new episodes bi-weekly or [...] read more »
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Eight Tips for Living Through a Recession

Posted by Flexo 239 days ago, popular 238 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: career economy recession
Some people maybe forced to look for different ways to approach life when the economy is in recession while others may use this as a fresh opportunit[...] read more »
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8 (or More) Ways to Benefit From the ARRA

Posted by Flexo 246 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: arra economy mortgage taxes
Smithee offers a number of ways even people who disagree with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act can benefit from the new law. read more »
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FDIC Might Be Underfunded: Should You Withdraw Your Money From Banks?

Posted by Flexo 254 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: banking fdic insurance
Shiela Bair goes on national television to let the public know that the FDIC will have no problem insuring deposits with the funds they have availabl[...] read more »
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