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Some humorous ponderings for your Friday

February 2, 2007

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Thanks to my cousin Dave for these insights. You may have seen some of them wandering the internet, or asked yourself these questions: Why do you have to "put your two cents in".. but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra … [Read more...] about Some humorous ponderings for your Friday

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2006 Personal Savings at 74 Year Low

February 1, 2007

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Time.com reports that personal savings (that's yours) are at a 74 year low. The only other years that had negative savings rates prior to 2005 and 2006 were 1932 and 1933. During the Great Depression, people were unemployed and had to dig into … [Read more...] about 2006 Personal Savings at 74 Year Low

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Highlights from the Calvacade of Risk Carnival posted at Managed Care Matters

February 1, 2007

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I submitted my article "Beware of insurance scams following a major home fire" to the Calvacade of Risk Carnival hosted at Managed Care Matters. I didn't get a response that I was accepted so I didn't notice until this morning that I am. Also … [Read more...] about Highlights from the Calvacade of Risk Carnival posted at Managed Care Matters

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The Check is in the Mail: Update 1

January 31, 2007

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As a monthly followup to my original post "The check has been sent! About 8 months till we pay off $15,000", I will be updating all of my loyal readers with my progress to pay off our Chevy Malibu in 8 months. The daunting part of all this is that … [Read more...] about The Check is in the Mail: Update 1

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How we lost $14,500 by stupid mistakes

January 30, 2007

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I'm going to finally admit to the world how much we screwed up in our past auto purchases, in hopes that you don't do the same. In college, I purchased a brand new 2001 Saturn L300 for about $20,000. Actually, I did the GM SmartBuy method, which … [Read more...] about How we lost $14,500 by stupid mistakes

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Delta Dental adds more free yearly cleanings for special groups

January 29, 2007

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I just received this email from our corporate office regarding our dental provider, Delta Dental: Delta Dental, our dental benefit provider, is pleased to introduce an innovative program called â€œHealthy Smile, Healthy You,â€ designed to address … [Read more...] about Delta Dental adds more free yearly cleanings for special groups

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Some humorous ponderings for your Friday

2006 Personal Savings at 74 Year Low

Highlights from the Calvacade of Risk Carnival posted at Managed Care Matters

The Check is in the Mail: Update 1

How we lost $14,500 by stupid mistakes

Delta Dental adds more free yearly cleanings for special groups

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