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My Current Spending Vices and Devices: Photography and Coins

by Flexo on February 1, 2010. Consumer 18 comments.

Although my income has increased over the past few years, my spending has increased as well. After living the better part of the decade watching just about every dollar leaving my bank account, saving as much as possible, and living within my means, I’ve recently begun allowing myself to spend more freely. I’m sure to spend ... Continue reading this article…

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U.S. Mint: Making Money By Making Money

by Flexo on January 18, 2010. Consumer 8 comments.

I hardly use cash anymore. Almost every financial transaction I make as I go about my business is accomplished electronically or with plastic. Since putting to rest my cash-only experiment a year ago, I’ve only used cash in a couple of circumstances: food delivery when I’m too exhausted to cook, getting my clothing laundered or ... Continue reading this article…

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3 Interesting Coins You Might Find in Your Change

by Flexo on December 7, 2009. Consumer 11 comments.

It’s becoming increasingly rare, but once in a while it is possible to find interesting coins in your pocket change. Professional and amateur coin collectors tend to snap these up so the coins are taken out of circulation, and many of the most interesting coins are aging and damaged. I do not use cash on ... Continue reading this article…

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Overkill At the United States Mint With New Coin Designs

by Flexo on October 8, 2009. Consumer 17 comments.

In 1909, the U.S. Mint decided to honor assassinated President Abraham Lincoln by putting his likeness on the obverse of the lowest denominated coin in regular circulation, the cent. This new design, introduced for the centennial anniversary of Lincoln’s birth, replaced the “Indian head” cent. The model for this design was most likely not a ... Continue reading this article…

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Unexpected Call From Commerce Bank

by Flexo on January 24, 2008. Uncategorized 2 comments.

Last weekend, I decided to open up a checking account at Commerce Bank. My girlfriend has been a customer for a few months, and she is very happy with their service. You can’t beat their hours, either. The branch a couple of blocks from my apartment open late tonight and all Thursdays ... Continue reading this article…

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