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Wisdom from Kevin Trudeau
Posted on 04. Sep, 2009 by richbond.
I wrote a couple months ago about Kevin Trudeau. I picked up his tome Debt Cures They Don’t Want You to Know About from the library out of morbid curiosity. I haven’t finished the book, but there’s one quote that’s just priceless. This quote sums up the book and the attitude Trudeau is selling with [...]
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Beanie Babies and Economic Bubbles
Posted on 26. Aug, 2009 by richbond.
Karen Blumenthal wrote an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal August 25, 2009 entitled “How I Got Burned by Beanie Babies“. She relates her experience in the Beanie Baby hype to recent bubbles we’ve experienced. The article is not ground-breaking, but it deals with a lesson that never seems to sink in. The article [...]
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“Putpockets” give a little extra cash
Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by richbond.
When traveling abroad, one thing you always need to look out for are the pick-pockets. Well, in London a new phenomenon has emerged called “Put-pockets”. Rather than stealing your wallet, these former pick-pockets are sneaking small amounts of cash into the pockets/bags of unsuspecting folks. It’s organized and the cops are aware of the [...]
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Check your Charity
Posted on 19. Aug, 2009 by richbond.
Giving to charity is certainly noble, but is it always the best thing? Well it might not be if your selected charity doesn’t get much of your dollar to the mission you think you’re supporting. But how do you know how well a charity does in this regard? Try Give Well. [...]
