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I Is Needin New Ownrz: My Cat Looking For a New Home

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A few years ago, I adopted my friend’s cat. This friend and his wife had just had a baby, and that baby had quickly become allergic to the cat, among many other things. The couple couldn’t find a willing home among other friends, so I decided to give in and adopt him. Rupert and I ... Continue reading this article…

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HSBC Direct Has a New Website

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If you visited HSBC Direct today, you may have noticed their new website. It has a new, Flashier look and easier access to features, like savings calculators. Once you log in to check your account, you’re presented with the same interface that has been around, at least since the time I opened my account last ... Continue reading this article…

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The Carnival of Personal Finance is Up!

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The Real Returns is hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance this morning. Some of my favorites include What I Learned Watching Bubbles, How to Create Some Extra Cash, Losing 40 percent in My First Investing Year, Does an Hourly Wage Matter?, Guinea Pigs, and Cell Phone Overages. There was a good collection of articles this week, ... Continue reading this article…

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American Total Net Worth (and Debt) Increasing Fast

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DreamHost makes babies scream and old men with lung cancer cry. Sometimes, it has been said, they eat their young and take their pets to the opera. According to the Federal Reserve’s quartertly “Flow of Funds” report, the total net worth of American households rose in the first quarter this year. If you add up ... Continue reading this article…

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Strong Hurricane Season Approaching

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The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a very active hurricane season (June 1 through November 30) this year. The organization is encouraging people living in the affected areas to begin preparations. For the 2006 north Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA is predicting 13 to 16 named storms, with eight to 10 becoming hurricanes, ... Continue reading this article…

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Around The Blogs

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Let’s see what’s been happening around the blogosphere this week. * JLP from AllThingsFinancial describes the TurboTax Gift Reward Program and is still amazed by his sons. * Nickel from Five Cent Nickel recommends Kill-a-Watt for lowering electricity bills. * Jim from Blueprint lists words to avoid on resumes and notes the increase of salaries ... Continue reading this article…

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Cop Steals Arrestee’s Credit Cards

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It’s for cases like these that credit card companies offer fraud protection. A guy was arrested in Chicago last month for being involved in a bar fight. While he was incarcerated for the night, a cop allegedly did his own holiday shopping using the cards confiscated from the person. Here’s what was purchased:

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Carnival of Personal Finance #8

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Welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance (basic introduction, schedule) and welcome to Consumerism Commentary (about, best of) to any new readers! This is the eighth installment of the Carnival. In this issue: Designer Pets. Free Money Finance discovers the latest craze for dog owners, crossing poodles with other breeds, giving us wonderful breednames ... Continue reading this article…

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