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One Week Left to Win

by Flexo

So the new MoneyBlogNetwork is giving away an audiobook version of Don’t Worry, Make Money by Richard Carlson. I haven’t read the book, but it seems to have great reviews at Amazon.com. The contest is ending in a week, so if you’re interested, go ahead and enter the contest by signing up for the MoneyBlogNetwork ... Continue reading this article…

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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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Friday’s Articles

by Flexo

Sometimes, excessive bargain hunting defeats the purpose of saving money. Sometimes, when shopping around to save a few dollars, you expend two important, valuable things: gas and time. MSN Money suggest shopping smart. Consumer spending in August fell, as did incomes. Blame it on Katrina if you want. More on hedge funds: They’re not all ... Continue reading this article…

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Mr. Housing Bubble

by Flexo

Whether or not there exists a housing bubble, t-shirthumor.com stands to win with a hot t-shirt design that’s affordable for any over-extended homeowner facing foreclosure. The design is a box of “Mr. Housing Bubble” soap with a “Free Balloon Mortgage Inside” and a tagline inviting you to take a bath in the real estate market. ... Continue reading this article…

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Spend Less In Retirement?

by Flexo

Here’s an interesting contrarian point of view, and one with which financial planners will surely disagree: You may be saving too much for retirement. According to the Department of Labor [survey results here], as age increases, spending decreases in all categories other than health care. However, the facts won’t get in the way of financial ... 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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