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Category Archives: money
‘No Questions Asked’ Appeal of Secret Swiss Bank Accounts Under Threat
Aha, so this is how we’ll pay for the bailout! ‘No Questions Asked’ Appeal of Secret Swiss Bank Accounts Under Threat.
Housing Crisis: Visualized
This visual guide to the housing crisis is a good start, but from what I’ve been hearing on the excellent excellent podcast Planet Money there’s a bit more going on as to why the banks failed when the housing market … Continue reading
Inflation according to Duck Tales
Here’s a video about inflation, ripped from the pages of Duck Tales (a show I used to love as a kid): Please note, as a child this lesson did not sink in I’m sure there’s a good reason for trying … Continue reading
National City screwed me again…
I’m currently a customer of the bank known as National City. Like many banks these days, National City has an electronic banking website that allows you to check your accounts, pay bills, and do other management tasks so you don’t … Continue reading
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Neoconservatism and National Debt
Wow. The more I learn about economic matters, the more interested I become. Dave Pollard blogged about why Republicans spend the way they do and I’m impressed. He offers insightful analysis without resorting to playing the political game. Here’s a … Continue reading
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How the powerful took the capital out of capitalism
“How the powerful took the capital out of capitalism” is a fascinating article. It really conjures dreamy thoughts about how globalization will affect day-to-day living 100 years from now. As ownership dilutes, capitalism and communism merge on a practical level. … Continue reading
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