15 February 2010 ~ 0 Comments

How to put our economy back on track

Dear Mr. Obama, I’m writing today to suggest a plan to put our economy back on track.  It’s a simple, two step plan that will really get things stimulated.
1.  Credit Amnesty.  Over the past couple of years, many of our economy’s best spenders have gotten themselves into credit problems which have helped to slow down [...]

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03 December 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Well, this is North Idaho (or Spokane)

Trying to get to the bottom of the phenomenon that is North Idaho. Is it the economy or this Place? Well, it’s not Mexico.

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03 December 2009 ~ 0 Comments

How to make a great meal from leftovers.

How to create a frugal food budget and creatively use the left overs.

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03 December 2009 ~ 2 Comments

Obama Announces Plan for Credit Amnesty

President Obama announces an economic stimulus plan entitled the Credit Amnesty Plan of 2010 which would re-set American consumers credit rating to 800 on January 1, 2010.

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30 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Is anyone else hurting for cash?

I woke up this morning, a sense desperation covering me from head to toe. Job searching in Coeur d’Alene has been pitiful fruitless and pitiful so despite my many talents I posted a last ditch effort ad on craigslist. You want detail? Here goes:
Dirty Job? Get it clean fast!
Former Idaho State [...]

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09 April 2009 ~ 0 Comments

What’s Your Problem With Consumerism??

Dirk, you seem to be suggesting that people stop buying consumer goods. Seems to me that our economy is getting worse because of that very reason. What’s your problem with consumerism?
Bob
Dear Bob:
Thank you for your email. I’m always happy to discuss consumerism and you raise a valid concern. As far [...]

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10 November 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Controversy Over Quitting Job

Question from Robert in Washington
“You say that the third step to financial freedom is quitting your job. This seems like financial suicide right now. The last thing you should advise anyone to do in this crappy economy is quit their job. You’re just a third rate hack with bad advice.”
Answer:
Robert, I’m deducting [...]

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