My Stock Portfolio

Investing

After 9 months of almost absolute silence from me regarding what sort of investments I have made, I think it’s about time that I present to you my stock portfolio.  I own shares in 9 different companies.  Some of my investments may not have been very wise at the time, but I’m under the impression [...]

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What I Learned In Mexico: Illegal Immigration

Miscellaneous

Not nearly as hot a topic as it used to be due to the impending threat of recessionary fears; illegal immigration is still of prime importance and one close to the hearts of many U.S. citizens, especially those close to the border.  Who are these people coming to the U.S. illegally?  Why are they coming [...]

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The Automatic Millionaire: Chapter 7

Friday Book Club

Today’s Friday Book Club will feature Chapter 7 of The Automatic Millionaire and is entitled The Automatic Debt-Free Lifestyle. In this chapter David Bach focuses on debt and lists several reasons why it is usually a bad thing to have and why wealthy people most often will not be in debt.  I really appreciate the [...]

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What Happened To Free Enterprise?

Miscellaneous

Free Enterprise: an economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control. What happened to the days when Free Enterprise reigned supreme and it was bad news when a government stepped in to take control?  Our nation is quickly becoming a “bailout nation.”  While many will argue that it [...]

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Please, Do Your Own Research

Miscellaneous

I have friends who are completely anti-Obama.  I’m OK with that.  What I’m not ok with is when people make up their minds about things that they heard somewhere without ever bothering to find out themselves if it’s true or not.  A little disclaimer: I’m leaning more towards Obama at this point.  My mind is [...]

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I Want To Invest In Solar

Investing

There’s big money in Solar energy.  Huge money.  Just think about it.  The world is moving towards alternative forms of energy and right now the most accepted alternate form is solar.  It’s relatively cheap and the technology has come a long way.  The only downside is the amount of “acreage” that solar consumes in order [...]

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Let’s Talk About The Late Countrywide

Miscellaneous

If you own a home, pay attention to any of the business and financial news or have ever owned a home you probably know who Countrywide is.  They are of course “America’s number one home loan lender and no one can do what Countrywide can.”  Well Countrywide is no more as they’ve been purchased by [...]

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