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10 Inexpensive Things You Could Do This Summer

by Flexo

If you happen to live in the United States, enjoy your Independence Day! I’ll be searching for a concert and fireworks display to my liking this evening to attend with my girlfriend. For the remainder of the summer, here are some suggestions for having a good time without spending too much money outside of travel. ... Continue reading this article…

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This Week in the Archives: Cost of Living, Asset/Liability, Emigrant Direct

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As you might now, I’ve been spending some time looking back at what I’ve written on Consumerism Commentary in previous years just in case any new readers happen to come by. Here are a few from March 8-15, 2006: * Mar. 8: Move Where the Cost of Living is Low (13 comments) * Mar. 9: ... Continue reading this article…

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Yesterday’s Winner of You Call the Shots: Jason!

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Each day this week, I’m selecting a random commenter to win a copy of You Call the Shots by Cameron Johnson (reviewed here). Yesterday’s winner is Jason! He lamented his state’s lack of a property tax rebate. I’m down two two books left this week. With each comment you post on this blog, you qualify ... Continue reading this article…

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New Nest Egg Index: How Well Are We Saving?

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Last year, A.G. Edwards developed the 2005 Nest Egg Index, measuring how well people in the United States are saving money. They have updated the survey for 2006 and released the results today. Here are more details:

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Foxwoods Thanks Governor Corzine

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On Wednesday I pondered that perhaps New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, by allowing the state’s services, including casinos to shut down, may save consumers money they’d otherwise throw away in Atlantic City. After all, Las Vegas is too far away for most people to spontaneously visit. I neglected to take Foxwoods into account. The casinos ... Continue reading this article…

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Home Ownership Tough for Working Class

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As the overall rate of home ownership in the United States is increasing, the rate of home ownership by those in the working class is decreasing, according to the Center for Housing Policy. Here’s the research publication [pdf] and a report on CNN Money. So what is this “working class?” For this report, the working ... Continue reading this article…

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