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Carnival of Debt Reduction

by Flexo

Welcome to Consumerism Commentary for the 20th edition of the Carnival of Debt Reduction! If you are new to this blog, take a look around. You may want to find out more about me or browse through a categorical “Best of 2005.” The Carnival of Debt Reduction is a living document that travels from week ... Continue reading this article…

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Wage Inequality

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I’ve noticed there’s been a number of stories in the news lately about working and salary. Here’s another, this time from the Wall Street Journal, who asks if wage inequality is worsening. About 11 percent of income (and that’s not counting capital gains) went to the best-off 0.5 percent of Americans in 2002; 25 years earlier, they ... Continue reading this article…

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Happy New Year!

by Flexo

Have a great new year! Thanks to all the readers who made 2005 a successful year for Consumerism Commentary. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge through the blog, which is my definition of success. Just to see where I’m coming from, here is my first post, which included a net worth update and here’s the ... Continue reading this article…

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Carnival of Personal Finance #19

by Flexo

Welcome to the Carnival of Personal Finance, 19th edition! You are visiting Consumerism Commentary, a website where I discuss my personal finances with links to related news with commentary every once in a while. Here is a little about me and this website. You can browse my latest updates or start with the “Best Of ... Continue reading this article…

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Welcome Again to WSJ Readers

by Flexo

Once again, Consumerism Commentary was mentioned in the Wall Street Journal. Welcome to any new readers! (Of course, it would have been helpful if the online article contained hyperlinks to all the websites mentioned.) Updates have been a little slow over the past seven days as I had been on vacation and am now trying ... Continue reading this article…

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Carnival of Personal Finance #8

by Flexo

Welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance (basic introduction, schedule) and welcome to Consumerism Commentary (about, best of) to any new readers! This is the eighth installment of the Carnival. In this issue: Designer Pets. Free Money Finance discovers the latest craze for dog owners, crossing poodles with other breeds, giving us wonderful breednames ... Continue reading this article…

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Welcome

by Flexo

Welcome to all new readers coming from the Wall Street Journal Sunday Edition. [Alternative link to article.] You may be interested in an introduction to this website or a list of what may be the best of Consumerism Commentary. My latest balance sheet and expense report is here and you can browse entries by category ... Continue reading this article…

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