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Thinking About The Future

by Flexo

Most of my investing is for the future — the far future. While I can’t predict what the future will bring, other people have some good ideas. Take global warming for instance. Sure, there’s a lot of political disagreement about the science, but all sides agree the Earth’s climate is changing regardless of the causes. ... Continue reading this article…

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Enjoy Now

by Flexo

You’ll never be happy with what you acquire if you can’t enjoy what you already have. So along with working to climb higher, take plenty of time to appreciate and truly enjoy where you are. There was a time when you aspired to nothing more than where you are and what you have right now. ... Continue reading this article…

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Tax Credits for Better Energy Efficiency

by Flexo

While energy is more expensive this year, I’ve done a good job so far of keeping the cost of heating my apartment comparable to my expenses last year. Today, I noticed an article describing little-known tax credits available for those who upgrade their homes for better energy conservation. Some of the upgrades are expensive, and ... Continue reading this article…

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Prices Decline

by Flexo

The Consumer Price Index declined 0.1 percent last month but the core CPI (excluding food and energy costs) rose 0.2 percent. This seems to mean that while energy costs went down, perhaps rebounding from highs due to natural catastrophes last year, those costs didn’t decline enough to bring prices of other items down.

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When Katrina Says Jump…

by Flexo

… the CPI jumps. “Consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in more than 25 years last month, spurred by a surge in energy prices to record highs after Hurricane Katrina.” These higher energy prices are going to be passed on to the average consumer in many different ways, so look for higher prices all ... Continue reading this article…

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Save Some Money On Gas

by Flexo

Last week people were sounding the warning alarm for $5 gas at the pump. I didn’t echo the thought here because at the time on the surface it seemed somewhat reactionary. But some people are still claiaming we could shortly reach that… maybe. Compare these two CNN articles. First, Rita could equal $5 gas, written ... Continue reading this article…

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Investing After Katrina

by Flexo

Here are some articles that touch on how to concentrate investments post-Katrina. Jim Jubak says stay away from sectors that will take a strong hit due to rising energy and commodity prices in addition to retailers that rely on low-income consumers. Instead, head towards companies that stand to gain the economic shift that Katrina has ... Continue reading this article…

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Price Gouging at the Pump?

by Flexo

Hurricane Katrina, as it shut down refineries in the Gulf of Mexico, is cited as the reason for the sharp increase in gas prices in the last 48 hours or so. My faovrite gas station has its prices blocked out on its display board, and I assume this means they are no longer selling unleaded ... Continue reading this article…

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