Posts for Weakonomics


Weakend: Intelligence Squared

From Weakonomics
March 13, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Nowadays I spend a lot less time in my car than I used to. This means I listen to a lot less podcasts than I used to. This is partially because I lost my iPod and don’t like ... (more)

Weak Ways to Pay Off Debt

From Weakonomics
March 12, 2010 at 11:37 am
The following is a sponsored guest post by Jeremy Cabral.  Jeremy writes for Credit Card Finder an Australian credit card comparison site that helps you compare no annual fee ... (more)

What We’re Learning From the Forbes List of Richest People in the World

From Weakonomics
March 11, 2010 at 11:29 am
Last year, I looked at the list of Forbes richest people and concluded a few things. A lot of billionaires lost huge percentages of their fortunes (up to 90%). Many of these ... (more)

Comparative Advantage: Why You’re Not A Plumber

From Weakonomics
March 10, 2010 at 11:01 am
My wife says I’m not very handy. I’m just as handy as the rest of the world. I have two hands. I just don’t know how to use them for much more than typing ... (more)

Six Lessons Jack Bauer of 24 Can Teach Us About Money

From Weakonomics
March 9, 2010 at 11:06 am
There aren’t many shows I’m addicted to, but 24 is probably one of them. And even though the current season is boring and the show has lost some of its fire, Jack ... (more)

Weaky 22: Rangel Me Up Some Controversy

From Weakonomics
March 8, 2010 at 11:39 am
Who is Charles Rangel? He’s just one of a series of controversial New-York politicians to make it into the media. Chuckie is being featured today for one reason only, to ... (more)

Weakend: Monday Thru Friday

From
March 6, 2010 at 11:16 am

Work, sucks so you have to make the workday fun.  With that, I give you: Monday Thru Friday

Related posts:How Black Friday WorksWeakend: More Friggin’ WeddingsWeakend:

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Weakonomics Links: Honeymoon Scandal

From Weakonomics
March 5, 2010 at 11:05 am
It’s time for another roundup of links. My favorite this time goes to Debt Ninja of Punch Debt In The Face because he got raked over the coals by some debt fearing Ramsey ... (more)

TARP Tax: Taxpayers Getting Some Wall Street Bonus Money?

From
March 4, 2010 at 11:14 am

It’s been a while since I talked about my beloved banking industry.  But we’re back in the news again with a proposed tax from Senator Webb of Virginia on bonuses

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How To Give Your Kids An Allowance

From Weakonomics
March 2, 2010 at 11:36 am
I accidentally found myself watching one of those wife swapping shows (which honestly sounds like something that shouldn’t be on TV) the other day and the parents were debating ... (more)

Why The Olympics Don’t Matter Anymore

From Weakonomics
March 1, 2010 at 11:41 am
As I watch the end of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, I can’t help but enjoy the competition. People from all over the world come together to compete for the chance to ... (more)

Weakend: The Plutus Awards, Don’t Vote For Me

From Weakonomics
February 27, 2010 at 11:43 am
Someone who reads this blog on a semi-regular basis thought it would be cute to nominate this little cancer of the internet called Weakonomics for a personal finance award.  For ... (more)

The Ultimate College Scholarship: Girl Sells Virginity To Pay For School

From Weakonomics
February 23, 2010 at 11:30 am
How did you pay for college? The Sheconomist and I were both lucky enough to have parents that could afford to pay it and neither of us graduated with any debt. That isn’t ... (more)

Why Inflation Doesn’t Bother Me

From Weakonomics
February 22, 2010 at 11:36 am
A fellow blogger over at Free Money Finance recently posted a concern of his, and mine. Inflation could be just around the corner, and I don’t want all of my money wiped ... (more)

What Grinds My Gears: Tax Deductions Edition

From Weakonomics
February 17, 2010 at 11:39 am
Peter Griffin, like Homer Simpson, is much smarter than people give him credit for. He’s not smart though (remember the Petercopter and the Hindenpeter?), just smarter than ... (more)

Weaky #20: Oniomaniac Embezzles 1/3 Of Company’s Value

From Weakonomics
February 16, 2010 at 11:48 am
You’ve probably never heard of Koss. They are an American company that makes headphones, usually of the low end variety. For the most part, they’re just a company ... (more)

When Will Interest Rates Go Up Again?

From Weakonomics
February 15, 2010 at 11:27 am
The Federal Reserve will currently loan to banks for the low low rate or 0.25%. This is known as the Federal Funds Rate and the Fed decides what this rate will be based on the ... (more)

Carnival of Personal Finance

From Weakonomics
February 14, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Well you kids asked for more personal finance articles and while I am going to try and write more of them I can’t cover everything in the personal finance blogosphere. ... (more)

Weakend: The True Story Of Valentine’s Day Is Anything But Lovely

From
February 13, 2010 at 11:33 am

Of course I have to ruin Valentine’s Day. You knew this was coming.
Valentine’s Day. We celebrate with someone special. We spend billions for cards, dinners, and….. flowers.

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What’s Happening To Greece?

From Weakonomics
February 12, 2010 at 12:02 pm
“Greece needs a bailout, the EU is scrambling to put together financial assistance to Greece, the Euro tanks and the dollar soars on word of Greece financial crisis”. Chances ... (more)

Weaky #21: The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Underwater Mortgage

From Weakonomics
February 9, 2010 at 11:21 am
Back in 2007, we all thought there might be a real estate bubble about to pop. But most of America was still stupid and buying up real estate thinking prices would go up forever. ... (more)

Gotta Drink But Can’t Afford It? Lower Your Standards

From Weakonomics
February 4, 2010 at 11:30 am
Imagine you’re at the bar spitting game to the hottest person of your attraction. Things are going great, you’re pretty sure you’re heading to their place instead ... (more)

Obsession With The Big “Win”

From Weakonomics
February 3, 2010 at 11:30 am
My wife is a big fan of American Idol. And I must admit that I myself like the first part of the season when all the people are trying out. And anything that inspires a post ... (more)

Who Pays For The Olympics? Vancouver Edition

From Weakonomics
February 2, 2010 at 11:30 am
A year and a half ago I wrote about the who pays for the Olympics in Beijing. Weakonomics was in its infancy but it remains one of my most favorite posts to date. Now the Vancouver ... (more)

What Happens If Congress Doesn’t Raise The Debt Ceiling?

From Weakonomics
February 1, 2010 at 11:38 am
And for that matter, what the heck is the debt ceiling? Well you definitely know what our national debt is. It’s the collection of trillions of dollars that our government ... (more)