Best of Money Carnival #95

March 21, 2011

I’m pleased to have been afforded the opportunity to host this week’s Best of Money Carnival, the blog carnival that recognizes the top 10 articles in money and personal finance each week.  Here are my favorite articles from a spectacular selection of over 60 entries on the week: #10 – Wealth Pilgrim presents 7 Proven […]

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Surprise – How the Japan Earthquake is Benefiting America

March 18, 2011

Usually the law of unintended consequences goes the other way, but in this particular case, the terrible tragedy Japan is facing has resulting in an unexpected windfall to America.  How?  Mortgage rates plunged over the prior week through the following manner: Investor flight to safety out of stocks and into Treasuries 10 Year Treasury Yield […]

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My Thoughts on Japan

March 17, 2011

This weekly is dedicated to the disaster unfolding in Japan.  Human tragedy of epic proportions and an unknown future cloud the recovery and rebuilding efforts.  Of primary import is the people lost, people affected and people trying to get back on their feet following this tragedy.  I fear it may be some time until things […]

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Little Known eBay Service Offers Hassle-Free Immediate Cash for Your Electronics

March 16, 2011

There’s a new service on eBay that allows you to forgo the hassle and cost of doing an auction for your old electronics.  In the EBay Instant Sale area, you simply type in the model and condition of your old Cell phone, camera, computer, etc., and whether the charger’s included and they’ll quote you a […]

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Why The Union Backlash? Actually, what was the US Waiting For?

March 15, 2011

There’s been a lot of news about unions during the past 2 years – probably more-so than I can remember compared to prior years.  Much of the attention has been negative – both anti-Union and anti-governors that are enacting legislation that curtails everything from collective bargaining rights to wage/pension/healthcare concessions.  Seeing as how union membership […]

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Price to Earnings Ratios Show US Headed Off a Cliff: MBA Monday

March 14, 2011

Price to Earnings Ratios do predict future market returns to some degree.  The problem is sometimes secular trends and P/E expansion/contraction end up playing a stronger role than comparison to historical P/Es alone.  So, let’s take a look at these various concepts and see where we’re at now in this week’s MBA Monday at Darwin’s […]

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