In the recent GRS reader survey, one common request was to delay the weekly podcast announcement until after the show so that I could provide a brief written summary for those who don’t have the time or the inclination to listen. That means I can’t provide a reminder for people to call in during the ...

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A month ago our real estate mortgages/debt/leverage looked like this: Property Financing Current Balance PITI ...

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Or: Where have all my childhood heroes gone? "Nobody tells me what to do, bub. You can take your $4 billion and…" (Photo: flickr.com) The Walt Disney Company lost its way a long time ago when it came to quality family entertainment. Of this there is little doubt. I wonder what the cast of timeless characters like ...

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As banks search for methods of increasing profits, increasing fees is a popular option. In the last year, overdraft fees have been the targets of increases designed to help banks boost revenue. According to recent research, banks project earning $38.5 billion from overdraft fees alone in 2009. Ninety percent of these fees come from only ...

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Economist and part-time advice guru Tim Harford uses the cutthroat principles of economics and capitalism to help guide you through life's little quandaries.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Priceless Advice From 'The Undercover Economist'...

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