Why The Frugal Trend Is Rapidly Growing
There have always been frugal people and that will never change. What has changed is the image of frugal minded people by the rest of society. We went from being ... Continue Reading
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Looking At Middle Class Mindsets And Roadblocks
Posted On 29 Jan 2011 By Eric Houde. Under Mind Over Money.
I was recently reading an interesting article on Financial Samurai discussing the psychology of the somewhat upper class (financially) to publicly portray a simpler lifestyle. It's an interesting read, check ... Continue Reading
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Understanding Our Money System In Fifteen Minutes
Posted On 22 Jan 2011 By Eric Houde. Under It's Just Money.
This admittedly boring video will explain how the United States Fractional Reserve System works. Learn how the United States Government manipulates and creates the 'money' we use daily. The money ... Continue Reading
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Who Plays The Lottery? If You Are Broke Then You Probably Do.
What is the lottery? There are many thoughts when it comes to the lotto. Some consider the lottery gambling, others think of it as entertainment. I actually heard someone call ... Continue Reading
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Hooray, I’m $38,000 Upside Down In My Home Mortgage
Posted On 02 Jan 2011 By Eric Houde. Under It's Just Money.
Like many states, Michigan took a huge hit in the housing market and the mortgage industry. As of December 2010, according to my local township, I'm $38 thousand dollars upside ... Continue Reading
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