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Mortgage Heatmaps, Roth 401(k)s & Repetition

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I discovered this detailed real estate blog called Matrix and this incredible set of mortgage-related heatmaps used by Bernanke in his last speech. Heatmaps are the quickest way to get a “snapshot” of a situation…

The Simple Dollar » How To Get Off The Treadmill: A Detailed Guide To Becoming Self-Employed

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For many, the demanding grind of a day-to-day job is manageable, but it becomes a psychological grind over time. You find yourself dreaming of something else and wondering how it can be done. Don’t worry,…

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The Simple Dollar » Does Tiredness Make You More Susceptible To Unnecessary Spending?

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Usually, I like to stick to personal finance topics I can quantify, but I felt this was an interesting issue worth discussing.
Let me start with a story. Several nights ago, I went grocery shopping in the evening with…

The Simple Dollar » Review: Getting Things Done

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Each Sunday, The Simple Dollar reviews a personal productivity or personal development book.

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Renting To Get Richer?

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This MSN Money article argues quite vehemently that renting is cheaper than owning a home:
I have something un-American to confess: I rent an apartment despite having enough money to buy a house. I plan to keep renting…