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The Lessons of Michael Jackson's Life and Untimely Death
From time to time, I am drawn to write about something happening in our broader culture even though the financial ties and issues may not be obvious to others.
In the first 24 hours since his passing, the media coverage of Michael Jackson's death has been overwhelming. I
How Could It Be That Earnings (& Expected Bonuses) Are So Strong at Goldman Sachs?
During the financial crisis of 2008, we heard over and over again from various pundits (especially those predicting the end of the U.S. as we know it) about phony profits from many companies, especially in the financial services industry, and how corporate profits would never see such heights again.
How Significant a Problem is Credit Card Debt in America?
Hardly a day goes by that I don't hear pundits and media folk worrying about how overleveraged consumers are with debt including credit card debt. Thus, these people, argue, expect only a muted economic recovery.
A new study of Americans use of credit cards covering the period from
The Popularity of Extended Warranty Plans
How Does Your Money Knowledge Compare With High School Seniors?
Personal Finance Quiz I - The Basics
I've excerpted and adapted the following personal finance quiz from the non-profit JumpStart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Please take this quiz, which has been administered to some of our nation's high school seniors, without using any resources or
John Cummuta Promises to Transform Your Debt Into Wealth
For years, I’ve heard John Cummuta’s ads on the radio pitching his debt reduction program, “Debt to Wealth.” The ads promise that he can simply and quickly show you how to not just reduce your debt but to eliminate it and build vast wealth. It sounds so good