Do you know why fast food is so popular despite the fact that we all know it’s (a) bad for you (b) is high in calories and (c) has low nutritional value? Mostly because it’s convenient (and ok, sometimes it tastes good) and cheap. Here comes the fast food equivalent in loans, the [...]
Entries from July 25th, 2008
Debit Cards for 401(k) Plans – Can You Say “Bad Idea”?
July 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Banking, Consumer Debt, Credit Cards
Tags: 401(k) Plans·Bad Idea·Debt Cards·Early Withdrawl·Investment·Loans·Retirement
Increase Gas Mileage with Gas Tank Full or Half Empty?
July 24th, 2008 · 11 Comments · Budgeting, Consumer Debt
There has recently been a lot of talk on how you can get better gas mileage by driving when your tank is half full to empty or making sure you fill up when your tank is half full. Which is correct – or does either method hold any water?
The fill ‘er up when it’s [...]
Tags: Gas Tank Full·Gas Tank Half Empty·Increasing Gas Mileage·Myths
Want a Laugh? Comedy Routine on the Subprime Crisis from Bird and Fortune
July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Banking, Consumer Debt
Hilarious analysis of the subprime crisis from Bird and Fortune. Two of my favourite quotes (I’m spelling rumor and favorite the British way since it’s a Brit speaking):
“Experts have to decided whether or not to Buy on the rumour and sell on the news, do the opposite, do both, do nothing [...]
Tags: Bird and Fortune·Comedy Routine·Crisis Hedge Fund·Subprime Mortgage·Video
Credit Fears – Fight or Flight?
July 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Credit Repair
Market Crash? Housing Crash? Gas at $5/gallon? What is your reaction to this constant bombardment in the news of these phrases? Does the fear affect your actions concerning your purchases, investment strategies or how you drive?
This strong fearful emotion comes from one of the most “ancient” parts of your brain (a part which [...]
Tags: Amygala·Credit Cards·Credit Fears·Credit Repair·Don't Panic·Fight·Flight
