A regular reader Don sent me a post entitled Long Term Buy And Hold Is Still Bad Advice. Okay, fine, everyone and their mom has been telling me this recently. But I read it, and it was such a bad analysis that I had to rebut it here. I ...

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In the tenth episode of the Consumerism Commentary Podcast, Tom Dziubek interviews Jim Wang and Erica Douglass. Jim Wang is the creator of Bargaineering and Grill Maestro, and in today’s interview, Tom and Jim discuss a variety of tips for creating a successful and frugal barbecue for July 4. Erica Douglass is a business success blogger ...

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What a strange week: three celebrities passed away, at least two of whom were famous, and/or notorious for financial issues.Ed McMahon, of course, was famous for delivering those big Publishers Clearinghouse prize checks, as well as his later battles with foreclosure and bankruptcy.Michael Jackson made bazillions, but spent them all and struggled with debt in ...

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One part of Obama's plan for regulatory overhaul would create a consumer financial protection agency to toughen consumer protections and identify bad business practices, but many smaller bankers say the new agency would unfairly burden them.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Could Obama's Aid For 'Little Guy' Hurt Little Banks?...

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Last week I had the honor of representing Mint at the 13th Annual Webby Awards in New York City. I was there to accept two awards for Mint.com, one for Best Financial Services Website, and another, the People’s Voice award. Thanks, Webby people! Mint is no stranger to the Webbys, having won two awards and an ...

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