That quote from Howard Beale (character in Network, 1976 movie) sums me up right about now. And it's probably just the straw that broke the camel's back, because it's n
Ever notice that we have names for a period when the economy isn't growing (recession or depression), but there's no name for when it is growing? If they call it anything,
The image you're looking at is a classic VW ad from 1979, a response to the gas crisis at that time. I just filled up my tank, and 16 gallons of Plus Unleaded cost me over $52
At any port you can probably see hundreds to thousands of empty shipping containers just sitting around waiting to be loaded. In recent times these containers have not only transp
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Yesterday Henry Paulson decided to use the power given to him by the housing bailout bill to officially take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This is a decision that has a huge im
My wife spotted this book at the library and brought it home, suggesting (based on the title) that it might be a sort of anti-Wise Bread that I could read and mock. When I started
The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.
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"I'M AS MAD AS HELL, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!"
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5 Reasons You Definitely Need Renters' Insurance
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Welcome to Container City - How Shipping Containers Are Recycled into Green Dwellings
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No Hot Water: Now What?
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Is the Wii Fit a cheap workout?
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How to Find and Hire a Real Estate Agent
Choosing the right real estate agent is the first of many difficult decisions home buyers and sellers must make. Here's how to make the right choice.
7 Ways to Prepare for Spring Cleaning
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Knowing Your Triggers Can Prevent Emotional Spending
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How Long Does It Take to Get Life Insurance?
How long it takes to get life insurance depends on the policy you're applying for. Jeff Rose, CFP, explains the process.
My 2016 Budget Challenge: Job Creation
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How does the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac bailout affect you?
Yesterday Henry Paulson decided to use the power given to him by the housing bailout bill to officially take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This is a decision that has a huge im
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Book review: Spend 'til The End
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10 Things the United States Should Copy From Other Countries
The United States has a lot to recommend it, but there's always room for improvement. Let's look abroad for better ways of doing things and and start improving.