Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Decisions, Decisions
Haven't posted in a good while. Thought this article was quite interesting. I find myself often weighing the options of so many decisions I make....
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
“What we say now is, ‘If we can’t afford it, we can’t buy it,’ ”
What a genius statement. Another interesting article from the NY Times Online. Some of the parts that I found interesting:
The top fifth of American earners generates half of all consumer spending
Now, she and her husband — a prison guard who brings home $2,000 a month — are grappling with $10,000 in high-interest debt. They no longer go to the movies or out to eat, except occasionally to McDonald’s. They quit their Internet service. Their car was repossessed. “What we say now is, ‘If we can’t afford it, we can’t buy it,’ ” Ms. Gamble said.
A decade later, the rate was down by half. Now, the savings rate is slightly negative, suggesting that on average Americans spend more than their disposable income.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
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