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At the end of last year, I put together a list of the “Best of 2005,” just a collection of posts here at Consumerism Commentary that might stand out. There was no rhyme or reason to my selection. Needless to say, I’m very lenient with my definition of “best.”
We’re more than halfway through 2006, so I’ve compiled a similar list for January through June. Continue readining for a look back at 2006 so far.
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It was a busy week in the blogosphere and a busy week for me in my office. There’s nothing I enjoy less than being in the office working overtime on Friday nights. Anyhow, here are some items I’ve found interesting from the members of the MoneyBlogNetwork and beyond.
Mighty Bargain Hunter evaluates why being debt-free is unpopular and doesn’t have an answer. If you’re trying to reduce your debt or making a conscious decision not to do so, let him know why.
Free Money Finance offers some tips for negotiating a higher salary.
AllThingsFinancial writes about Deal or No Deal, a television show I partially saw last night for the first time. It’s fascinating the risk people take with a small chance of a large payoff. Being egged on by the audience probably factors highly in the contestant’s decision to take the risky option.
Five Cent Nickel warns us not to change our cars’ oil too frequently. People have written in their oil-changing habits in the comments.
Blueprint for Financial Prosperity is taking a look at budgets for a number of films. Popular actors get a pretty hefty portion of a movie’s total budget.
Savvy Saver is enjoying earned interest from 0% balance transfer offers.
MillionDollarGoal takes a look at capital gains tax rates and offers a primer for the uninitiated.
The MoneyBlogNetwork is sponsoring its second giveaway: Smart and Simple Financial Strategies for Busy People
Have a great weekend!
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The book I recently reviewed focuses on investing in index funds and letting the portfolio sit for decades — “buy and hold.” It’s a strategy that has been popular since the market took a downward spin when the tech bubble gave out. Not everyone agrees that it’s the best strategy.
Mark Cuban, outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks and founder of Broadcast.com (which was later sold to Yahoo) believes the stock market is for suckers. According to Cuban, most of those who invest in the stock market aren’t buying real ownership, they are mostly buying a tiny portion of shares discarded by those closer to the company. The only real investment is buying a material percentage of a company, and if you can’t afford to do that, you’re better off in less risky investments like bonds and CDs.
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Many readers have come to this site sometime within the last year. The archives at Consumerism Commentary go back to 2003, so in case there’s something you’ve missed, I’ll post some links to older articles every so often. From January 1-7, 2006:
* Rebate Scams
* Review of Smart and Simple Financial Strategies for Busy People by Jane Bryant Quinn
* Stocks are for Suckers?
* Employment Trends in 2006
* The Yazbecks: Future Millionaire Couple (with a comment by Paul Yazbeck!)
* Supersize My House
* Merrill Lynch Broker Allegedly Steals $320,000
From January 1-7, 2005:
* Having a Six-Figure Salary Doesn’t Hurt (But I Wouldn’t Know)
* A Better ING Direct Deal
From January 1-7, 2004:
* Holiday Debt
* Having a Good Plan
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