Archive for May, 2008

21
May

Unlikely Inspiration: Finding Simple Methods to Save Money

Posted by The Weakonomist in Wednesday, May 21st 2008   Comments Off   

As the headline says, this post is about the simple ways to save money. I’m not talking about the average consumer here, I’m talking about companies.
A few weeks ago, when shopping for soap for my washing machine, I noticed my favorite brand (Tide) had a smaller container. It was their new concentrated formula. They [...]

under: business, personal    
20
May

Differing Opinions: Experts Never Agree

Posted by The Weakonomist in Tuesday, May 20th 2008   Comments Off   

Reader, if you haven’t noticed, this blog attempts to look at the world of personal finance through a new set of eyes. When I go dumpster diving for articles worth my commentary, I’m looking for the diamonds in the rough (or twinkies in the garbage) that convey unspoken themes. 
Morningstar used to be just [...]

under: economics, investing, media    
19
May

Weakon 201: Personal Finance

Posted by The Weakonomist in Monday, May 19th 2008   Comments Off   

The College of Weakonomics series has been very successful so far. I’m managing a spreadsheet of the courses I’ve done and the courses still to be done. Admittedly, I’ve been avoiding this one. As a term, personal finance covers a broad range of topics. In an effort to simplify the topic, [...]

under: college of weakonomics, personal finance    
17
May

Weakonomics Weekend Edition 05/17/08

Posted by The Weakonomist in Saturday, May 17th 2008   Comments Off   

As you read this, I am likely on vacation. A mini trip to visit my brother and the town I went to college. Its my first vacation since starting work at my bank and boy did I need it! Here are a few tips I’m keeping in mind in my travels to [...]

under: weakend    
16
May

Lottery Has Better Payouts than Investing?

Posted by The Weakonomist in Friday, May 16th 2008   Comments Off   

Catchy headline? No kidding. I was just as shocked. Earlier last week a reader sent me an article about the lottery. According to this article, you are more likely to win $50,000 in the lottery than you are to make $50,000 in investments.
This operates under the assumption that you purchase $10,000 [...]

under: investing, personal finance    
16
May

Not Another Post About Goals and Dreams!

Posted by The Weakonomist in Friday, May 16th 2008   Comments Off   

Yes, another post about goals and dreams. Don’t you find it annoying when a PF blog talks to you about goals? They throw out key terms like “financial independence”, “early retirement”, and “working for myself”. Why do they waste so much energy on being politically correct? I want to be rich, [...]

under: cars, personal    
15
May

Top 10 Ways the Government Can Help Our Economy

Posted by The Weakonomist in Thursday, May 15th 2008   Comments Off   

The Weakonomist tends to trust the free market’s ability to set prices over time. However some do not share this sentiment and prefer to let the government try and smoothen the bumps as we go. Some insist on government intervention, and I’ll admit they can get things done faster sometimes.
So with that in [...]

under: economics, government, lists    
14
May

Spineless Congress Finally Stands Up to Bush on an Issue: Oil

Posted by The Weakonomist in Wednesday, May 14th 2008   Comments Off   

Oil should be a dead issue. But the media won’t let it go and therefore I have nothing left to talk about. Weakonomics founding principle #3 states the government sets a bad example. Here’s an example:
The Boston Globe reported on a bill currently making the rounds through Congress. This bill essentially said, “Hey US Government, [...]

under: economics, government    
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