October, 2009

529 Plan Promotion: Couples Get $150 Jumpstart to College Savings

This is a reminder that the Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan is offering some excellent incentives for those looking to start putting some money aside for college. Open to residents of any state, the best part is that this is one of the nation’s best 529 plans for those looking for low-cost investment options ...

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Paradox Of Financial Choices: Maximizing vs. Satisficing

In the book Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz, he talks about how there are two types of people, maximizers and satisficers (think satisfy + suffice). I will simply quote the excellent summary from the book’s Wikipedia page: A maximizer is like a perfectionist, someone who needs to be assured that their every purchase ...

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Imagery in Currency

For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard conspiracy theories about the hidden symbols and their meanings in our currency. Outlandish as some of the claims may seem, scholars and skeptical observers alike have taken these claims seriously, and have studied money with an eye toward what these symbols might be trying to tell ...

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An Avatar’s Open Wallet

Here's an interesting concept: spending virtual dollars to live an online live that is much more luxurious than your real one: No Budget, No Boundaries: It’s the Real YouIt may be raining pink slips, and some people may be hard-pressed to make the rent, much less splash out on a pagoda-shoulder jacket from Balmain, but ...

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Debt Relief When Should Governments Get Involved?

IMF Study Presents a Clear Blueprint (in Theory) Feel like the government is rolling the dice when it comes to debt relief? Don't forget how much must be factored in! (Photo: flickr.com) The global recession continues to batter our financial shores, and world governments are working non-stop to implement programs designed to restore the financial viability of ...

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