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Most of us have been bullied at one time or another as a kid. Perhaps you were called a name or harassed or even hit. This near-universal experience may be one reason why the movie, “The Karate Kid” resonated with both adults and teens. The underdog story of Daniel, the new kid in town being bullied by local boys, is one everyone can relate to. As an adult, you probably think those Continue reading 4 Kick-Ass Debt Lessons from the Karate Kid Singer Dionne Warwick and the Bag Lady: Guess who currently has a higher net worth. (Hint: If you're torn, reread the title of this post.)
Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick, who found fame in the 1960s singing “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” filed for bankruptcy yesterday. Younger folks may recognize Warwick from the 1990s, when she was the celebrity spokesperson for the Psychic Friends Network, or as a Continue reading Why Bag Ladies are Financially Savvier Than Many Celebrities Internationally-known daredevil Karl Wallenda earned his fame by performing acrobatic acts high above the ground — without a safety net. For years, Wallenda had performed his dangerous stunts countless times without incident, but on March 22, 1978, his luck finally ran out. While walking 121 feet above the pavement on a high-wire stretched between two towers of a Puerto Rico hotel, an unfortunate combination of improper rigging and strong wind gusts Continue reading 9 Important Tips for Managing Financial Risk Most folks are really good about making sure they have the proper amount of insurance for their home and automobiles. But when it comes to ensuring the survival of their family in rough economic times, well … not so much. I recently explained why I believe an economic collapse is inevitable and what it would look like. If history is any guide, the good news is that economic collapse won’t result in Continue reading Economic Collapse 101: Ten Ways to Prepare for the Unknown Readers: Awhile back I received a message in my inbox from Steven, who lives in the United Kingdom. He agreed to share his story with you. I hope you find it as inspiring as I did. — Len Last November my washing machine died. Because I make decent money (the equivalent of about $35,000 US dollars), that should have been a trivial event. However, it turned out to be much more Continue reading True Story: How a Broken Washing Machine Fixed My Finances When I was a kid I used to have a Ouija board. Thankfully, my nerdy friends and I were never possessed by evil spirits while conjuring up our dead relatives to see how they were doing (they’re fine, thanks), or getting answers to burning questions like whether or not certain members of the junior high school cheer leading squad had the hots for us (they didn’t — at least not for Continue reading 12 Good Reasons Why You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use a Credit Card This guest post was written by Jason Bushey. Jason is a personal finance blogger, and he runs the day to day operations at Creditnet.com. Credit cards shouldn’t scare you; when used correctly, they’re actually the most rewarding form of currency available today. Seriously, when’s the last time you were rewarded with airline miles for using cash? And while it’s highly recommended that everyone should apply for a credit card as early as possible Continue reading 3 Things You Should Never Pay For with a Credit Card (and One You Always Should) It may seem hard to believe at times, but the 44 Americans who have had the good fortune to be called “Mr. President” are really no different than the rest of us. Oh sure, sitting US presidents may be considered the most powerful men in the free world, but at the end of the day they still put their pants on one leg at a time. Yes, some were financially successful Continue reading 18 Personal Finance Facts You Didn’t Know About US Presidents You’ve got to hand it to scam artists. They often succeed in spite of themselves. If I had a nickel for every time I retrieved a message from my inbox warning me that my PayPal account has been limited, or that my credit card has been suspended, well, I’d have at least $100 bucks in my pocket right now. Don’t scoff. That’s 2000 nickels! This afternoon it happened again. I got an “urgent” Continue reading The Embarrassing Anatomy of a Phishing Scam |
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Economic Collapse 101: What It Will Look Like, and How It May Start
It takes courage to face the bogeyman.
I bet many of the good folks in Great Falls, Montana, were more than a little worried earlier this month after a local television station there sent out an ominous message warning viewers that the dead were “rising from their graves and attacking the living.”
Hold on, hold on. Before you grab your shotgun and hunker down in the basement, consider this: It turns out
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