Bye-Bye 11-11
I’ve updated my debt and Meager Income charts through December 1st. One more month to go before the start of 2012. I’ll be very excited if I can break through the $250k mark. I’m tempted to take out a 401k loan if the stock market rallies in the next few weeks to pay off a […]
Using Dividends to Pay Down Debt
I really enjoy receiving Dividends! Every month, as I send my dividends to creditors to pay off my debt, I’m reminded of the following dilemma: Is it better to pay down debt or invest the money and hope for a better return? According to wikinvest, my portfolio is averaging 3.6% return in dividends alone. After […]
Proposal to Refinance Loans for Millions
President Obama is scheduled to give a speech tomorrow to Congress. Originally, it had been set for today but Boehner felt it might impede with the previously scheduled Republican Presidential debate. I guess this is part of the insidious Republican plan to do as little as possible for the millions of people unemployed until Obama […]
August 2011 is over, yay!
I’ve updated my Meager Income and Total Debt graphs through September 1st. I’m pleased with my progress toward reducing my debt. I can’t wait to break through the 255k mark and possibly 250k by January 1st. My monthly meager income has stayed relatively constant. I’d did use the dip early in August to buy additional […]
The Fed Keeping Rates Low Until 2013
I’ve been watching the stock market with much anticipation the last couple of weeks. I’ve already locked in my $3000 loss for the year for tax purposes. I sold my positions in HCBK and SPF. I still like both of these stocks but I think I’ll be able to buy them again in a month […]
Americans for Tax Reform
As many of you know Congress does some serious work from time to time. Then there is the Roger Clemen’s perjury case. He was on trial for lying to Congress over use of performance-enhancing drugs. At his trial, I read that the prosecution team (Steven Durham and Daniel Butler) were building a very solid case […]
Selfless Jeter Fan
By now everyone has heard of Christian Lopez. He is the 23 year old Yankee fan that caught Derek Jeter’s home run ball that also happened to be his 3000 hit! When I first heard about it, I was surprised at how selfless he was to just give back the ball. He did get some […]
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