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Is a Countrywide Bankruptcy Imminent? Investors Think So!

Posted on 08. Jan, 2008 by .

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Countrywide Financial (CFC), one of America’s largest home-loan lenders, tried as hard as they could today to deny the rumor that the company is filing for bankruptcy. However, as today’s stock performance shows… nobody seemed to be listening. But today’s press announcements and market reactions brings up a few interesting observations about investing: 1. Sometimes [...]

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46 Tax Deductions for Bloggers (or any Web Worker)

Posted on 07. Jan, 2008 by .

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There’s a fairly comprehensive list I came across over at ProBlogger.net for deductions that bloggers might overlook; however, the 46 Tax Deductions That Bloggers Often Overlook can also apply to anyone running their own business from home. Warning: when most people read a list like this they get excited and believe they are now able [...]

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Is a Flat Tax Fair For Americans?

Posted on 07. Jan, 2008 by .

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As I become more actively involved in watching the presidential debates and following various candidates, one of the topics that is at the top of my list of concerns is the economy. Specifically I worry about the rising cost of health care, the state of social security, and of course… taxes. Most candidates have touched [...]

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America’s Budget Crisis

Posted on 07. Oct, 2007 by .

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A friend of mine recently recommended listening to the Commonwealth Club of California’s podcast. The Commonwealth Club is the nation’s oldest and largest public affairs forum, bringing together its more than 18,000 members for over 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy. The most recent podcast was entitled America’s [...]

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Rights versus Resposibility

Posted on 01. Aug, 2007 by .

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If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I’m a strong believer in responsibility. I’ve ranted before about how I believe that people are too quick to claim their rights and far too slow to admit or assume any responsibility. I realize this is a [...]

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