August, 2009
Daily Links: Fear of the Future Edition
I feel like I’ve had a huge burst of creativity and productivity over the past ten days. It’s been awesome. I hope you’ve been getting a lot out of the articles, too.
My pace will slow soon, however, as I begin work on my book project. Though Get Rich Slowly will remain my top priority, ...
Is Chad Smith, Will Ferrell Likeness A Business Opportunity?
Chad Smith is the Chili Peppers drummer
At first glance, the pictures on the right might looked like an airbrushed PR shot of Will Ferrell next to a regular snapshot of Will Ferrell. However, they are actually two different people. On the left is Will Ferrell, on the right is Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad ...
Rosemary Port Files $15 Million Lawsuit Against Google
Rosemary Port says her privacy was violated
Rosemary Port
Rosemary Port, the blogger behind “Skanks in NYC,” is suing the biggest company in the world. OK, so I don’t really know if Google is the biggest company in the world, but I am assuming it is.
In any case, Google revealed Rosemary Port’s identity last week after a ...
Bump Up Your Credit Score
To get the best deal on a loan today, you need better credit than ever before
We’re in the middle of a credit crunch, and getting an installment loan – whether it’s an auto loan, a home loan, or a personal loan – requires better credit than ever before. Creditors have their guards up and ...
Personal Finance Education, Delayed Gratification, and Marshmallows
Many people agree that there should be more personal finance education in school. This is supposed to be one of the keys to making the average person save more money, have less credit card debt, and invest wisely. You know, teach a high schooler the wonder of compound interest and the ...