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Carnival of Investing #3

by Flexo

Welcome to Consumerism Commentary, this week’s host of the Carnival of Investing! The Carnival of Investing is a new Blog Carnival that collects the best blog entries in the past week or so that focus on the topic of investing. In the words of Mr. B. Rhymes, c’mon, c’mon, let’s get to it.

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Reading Materials

by Flexo

Here are some articles worth the look. * Jeff Brown from the Philadelphia Inquirer calls for an end to quarterly guidance. * Four ways to simplify your life and save from MSN Money. * Just when you thought real estate in New York City was getting a little pricey, now you have to worry about ... 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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Next Year’s Nickel

by Flexo

Take a look at the new design for the 2006 five cent piece. The reverse is going back to the traditional Monticello engraving but there’s a new portrait of a forward-looking (rather than portrait-style) Thomas Jefferson. In unveiling the design Tuesday, Mint officials said they believed the new image of Jefferson is an appropriate way ... Continue reading this article…

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Future Millionaires

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I’ve been following CNN Money‘s Millionaires in the Making series for some time now. Deshundra Jefferson has posted a new profile online. The featured couple, Ryan and Danielle Quilling, are saving their way towards millionaire status. Danielle is 25 and Ryan 27. They have no credit card debt; the only debt they have is their ... Continue reading this article…

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New Coins

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The new nickels will be put into circulation on February 28. They feature a close-up of Thomas Jefferson and I can’t say that I’m a fan of the new design. The reverse contains a new engraving of a bison. On March 3, the U.S. Mint will begin offering their standard 2005 proof coin set, a ... Continue reading this article…

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5 Cent Piece Designs

by Flexo

The designs for the 2005 nickel have been released to the public, and here they are. You can click on the thumbnail to view a close-up of each design. Obverse Reverse 1 Reverse 2 It’s interesting to note that the quotation from William Clark’s journal on the discovery of the Pacific Ocean on the second ... Continue reading this article…

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More Changes for the Nickel

by Flexo

You may remember my entry from last November announcing the 2004 reverse designs for the five cent piece. On Thursday, the U.S. Mint will reveal a new design for the obverse of the nickel. Jefferson is getting a makeover. If I get a chance, I’ll post an update as soon as possible after the release ... Continue reading this article…

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