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Random Thoughts – Criminal Intent Edition

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Last night I got my very first ticket. Not for speeding or running a stop sign or even squealing my tires (because a Yaris is totally a sign of a wild and crazy driver) but because I'm an idiot. First, I'm an idiot for not carrying current proof … Continue reading...

Student Loans: Do People Really Know What They’re Signing?

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Yesterday I read an article on NPR about the need for more education about student loans. Basically, the article's premise is, "Oh my, there are college students borrowing thousands of dollars. Perhaps we should spend some time talking to them first … Continue reading...

Are You Offended by Free Stuff?

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A few weeks ago my son finally decided to join the rest of the household (AKA me) and switch to Mac. He replaced his ancient cheapo PC with another cheapo PC last summer, but it was already showing telltale signs of Windows bloat and I'm beyond tired … Continue reading...

The Power of “Personal” Personal Finance

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If you've ever visited here before, you're well aware that I'm not really a personal finance blogger. In fact, I rebranded the site last summer to reflect the fact that I pretty much fail when it comes to writing about money all the time - I just … Continue reading...

Eurozone Unemployment Hits New Record High

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The following is a guest post. The unemployment rate for the 17 Eurozone countries in January has surpassed the previous month’s record total of 11.8% by 0.1%, reaching a new high of 11.9%. In numbers, this means that around 26 million … Continue reading...