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Paying For Convenience

by Flexo

The “Personal Services” industry has been growing. More people are willing to pay others for tasks considered inconvenient, like shopping, washing laundry, and possibly even “wiping.” This article by Gordon T. Anderson describes various mundane tasks for which you can hire a specialist. If you want to make money in this industry but you have ... Continue reading this article…

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Flexo, An Introduction

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I’ve had many new returning visitors to Consumerism Commentary over the past couple of months, so I think it is only fair to formally introduce myself.

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Every Other Friday

by Flexo

Every other Friday, I try to will the stock market down. Most of my investing is done on pay day. My 401(k) funds are invested at the same time I get paid, and naturally I want to invest at the best price possible. So on that day, I try to channel some of my brain ... Continue reading this article…

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Lose Your Job Over Blogging

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There’s been a story in the news lately about an individual who worked for Google and was fired for having a blog. I think what a lot of people seem to misunderstand is that it’s not the fact that he had a blog that got him fired, it was the fact that conducted himself inappropriately ... Continue reading this article…

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Gmail Invitations

by Flexo

I have eight invitations for Gmail to give away. Gmail is the free email service offered by Google that sorts your conversations, searches through a large amount of email quickly, serves you unobtrusive related ads, and supplies POP service so you can also access the email through your favorite program such as Thunderbird. Leave a ... Continue reading this article…

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My Name is Flexo, and I Approved This Message

by Flexo

Last week, I received the following email. I have changed the name of the firm for the safety of the author: Flexo- I enjoy reading the posts on your blog ‘Consumerism Commentary’. It is a well put together site. I was reading a post on 9/29 about your brokerage recently charging you an annual fee. ... Continue reading this article…

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