I would say the chance of a depression in the next 5 years is very unlikely. The last 2 years have been full of bad economic news but a depression is still not likely, in my opinion. However, much of the public, seems to think it is likely - Poll: 60% say depression ‘likely’ The CNN/Opinion Research Corp. …
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Focused on economics, investing and financial literacy. One aim is to to help regular readers become more knowledgeable about these important areas to aid their ability to manage their personal finances and to better understand the economy.
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Poll: 60% say Depression Likely
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Warren Buffett Webcast on the Credit Crisis
http://investing.curiouscatblog.net/2008/10/06/warren-buffett-webcast-on-the-credit-crisis/Warren Buffett quotes from the interview: “In my lifetime I don’t think I have ever seen people as fearful economically as they are now” “The major institutions in the world are all wanting to de-leverage” “I don’t like what is going on with executive compensation“ “unemployment is going to …
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FDIC Limit Raised to $250,000
http://investing.curiouscatblog.net/2008/10/05/fdic-limit-raised-to-250000/The FDIC limit has been raised to $250,000 which is a good thing. The increased limit is only a temporary measure (through Dec 31, 2009) but hopefully it will be extended before it expires. I don’t see anything magical about $250,000 but something like $200,000 (or more) seems reasonable to me. …
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Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog
http://engineering.curiouscatblog.nett much new since I posted that holographic TV is getting closer. But won’t it be cool when I can have one in my house? And you might need to plan for it in your new house addition Also, with the economic news lately a good distraction might be useful - Holographic television to become reality
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Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog
http://management.curiouscatblog.net). The graph shows the top 10 producers (with the exceptions of Denmark and Portugal) and includes Japan (which is 13th). Related: USA Wind Power Installed Capacity 1981 to 2005 - Wind Power has the Potential to Produce 20% of Electricity by 2030 - Top 12 Manufacturing Countries in 2007
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Dividends4Life
http://www.dividends4life.com5 Reasons Why Stocks and Commodities Will Soar Over Next 9 Months posted at Contrarian Profits.FIRE Finance presents Early Retirement Case Study - My Dollar Plan Retires At 29 posted at FIRE Finance.John Hunter presents Stock Market Decline posted at Curious Cat Investing and Economics Blog.Kacper Wrzesniewski presents Investing: How to control your emotions? posted at KacperWrzesniewski.com.Tushar Mathur presents Are you disappointed with your mutual fund investments? posted at Invest In India
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Wind Power Provided Over 1% of Global Electricity in 2007
http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2008/10/03/wind-power-p...). The graph shows the top 10 producers (with the exceptions of Denmark and Portugal) and includes Japan (which is 13th). Related: USA Wind Power Installed Capacity 1981 to 2005 - Wind Power has the Potential to Produce 20% of Electricity by 2030 - Top 12 Manufacturing Countries in 2007
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The Financial Blogger | This is where your finance takes place
http://thefinancialblogger.comEarly Retirement Case Study - My Dollar Plan Retires At 29 posted at FIRE Finance. KCLau presents 8 Money Principles To Stay Bad Debt Free posted at KCLau’s Money Tips. John Hunter presents Stock Market Decline posted at Curious Cat Investing and Economics Blog. The Smarter Wallet presents Freshman Fund: Save For College With A 529 Plan Registry posted at The Smarter Wallet. Emotion Control When you are in a relationship, you must control your emotions. Over reacting to an event can lead
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Off Road Mortgages
http://nofaxingpaydayloans.bestloansandmoneyblog.com/off-roa...Ignorance of Many <b>Mortgage</b> Holders
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Mortgage Rate Freeze | The Phoenix Real Estate Guy
http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/mortgage-rate-freeze/597Spot on Noah… John’s random thought #1 answers a question I hear a lot — that being “who is going to pay for this?” No one is making up the difference. It’s about losing less money. 11 John Hunter 12.08.07 at 1:43 pm
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August 2008 Ramblings
http://www.financialramblings.com/archives/august-2008-rambl...Top Commenters for August Clare - Get Money Energy Dawn - Fighting Foreclosure Jim - Blueprint for Financial Prosperity SC - See My Money "Cat" - Curious Cat Investing Blog FFB - Free From Broke Hondo - Money Lint Miranda - Yielding Wealth Ron - The Wisdom Journal Russ - Thornton Wealth Similar Posts:
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Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog
http://management.curiouscatblog.nethave a couple readers that have provided links (including fellow bloggers Kevin Meyer and Tom Southworth) but I really would like to see more. Related: Using Capitalism to Make the World Better - Millennium Development Goals - Appropriate Technology - Provide a Helping Hand with Kiva
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Bad Customer Service
http://curiouscatlinks.blogspot.com/2008/08/bad-customer-ser...customers at every turn. Thankfully the internet is providing a medium to publicize those companies that do so. Consumerist is a great site, doing what it can to counter some of the horrible service Related: Customer Service is Important - Incredibly Bad Customer Service from Discover Card - Is Poor Service the Industry Standard? Labels: tips
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