Entries from August 2009
Men’s underwear has been in the news lately: Blue Chip, White Cotton: What Underwear Says About the Economy. It looks like the data portends an improving economy. I know the Men’s Underwear Index might seem like an unusual measure, but it makes sense since underwear is supposedly (and hopefully) a closet staple.
Just for fun, here […]
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Tags: Economic Indicator · Stock
Here’s an article on 6 common millionaire traits:
1. Independent Thinking
2. Vision
3. Skills
4. Passion
5. Investment
6. Salesmanship
Go to the link to learn more about each one and to see examples and anecdotes illustrating each trait.
If you are interested in learning more about what makes millionaires tick, I highly recommend The Millionaire Next Door. The material might be […]
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Tags: Books · Good Habits · Millionaire
Saving money doesn’t have to be hard. Here’s an article about 20 Lazy Ways to Save Money. There’s some good tips in here and there’s some I’m definitely going to incorporate some of these. (Number 12 (Ask) is something I’ve always thought about, but never actually tried.) After reading through these, I’m inspired to make […]
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Tags: Saving
If you’ve always wondered whether you should invest in stocks or real estate, here’s a good article to read comparing the two: Real Estate Vs. Stocks: Which One’s Right For You?
As for me, I’m still more comfortable with stocks. I like following them, the general market, and keeping up on the latest news. It’s just […]
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Tags: Real Estate · Stock
Whoa, Bank of America still matches up to $250 with its Keep the Change program. That’s potentially $250 in free money for just using their check card to make purchases. I thought it was a promotion that expired a long time ago, but it looks like it’s here to stay. Now, I’m not a […]
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Tags: Banks · Saving