Here’s Why Rx Drugs Cost So Damn Much

December 5, 2010

Pharmaceuticals are expensive, no doubt.  And for full disclosure, I work for a BioPharma.  I’m not a shill for the industry and I do concede to many of the arguments people make against the industry.  I agree industry practically creates new diseases, markets the heck out of them and then (incentivized) doctors are complicit in […]

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Best Money Reads: Stop That WikiLeak! Edition

December 3, 2010

As much as I despise the treason committed by the soldier who downloaded classified information with the intent of disseminating to our enemies and the world, I am in awe of the implications of the Wikileaks phenomena and what it means to the world.  Not only have our diplomatic, strategic and historical records been divulged, […]

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Americans, How Do You Feel About Bailing the Whole EU? You’re About to Find Out

December 1, 2010

While it wasn’t widely publicized previously, US taxpayers have already subtly bailed out two failing EU nations via IMF loans.  See, when Greece was on the verge of default, and now Ireland, part of the loan package was via IMF funding, of which the US is the largest shareholder at 17%.  Given the Hundreds of […]

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Should Looks Matter in the Workforce? They Do.

November 30, 2010

Have you ever wondered why most of the pharmaceutical sales reps you either know or encounter in doctor’s offices in some way resemble Ken or Barbie?  Aside from being “charismatic” and outgoing, they’re usually really good looking.  Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t recall ever seeing a morbidly obese rep in the bunch.  It’s […]

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Do the Debt Doomsayers Actually WANT the US To Fail?

November 28, 2010

No, they’re trying to get your attention.  Today, Ireland agreed to an EU/IMF bailout package that has essentially subjected every family in Ireland to a generation of debt slavery.  The sad part is, there was no simple solution.  Some would say the Irish should have just defaulted on their debt, letting the banks the public […]

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$100 Bonus on Cash Back Chase Freedom Visa

November 24, 2010

While I’m no fan of credit card DEBT, I am a huge fan of tax free dollars each month I get from cash back credit cards.  My wife and I have never paid a dime in interest yet we collect several hundred dollars a year for simply charging and paying off our cards each month […]

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