Another Pointless Credit Sob Story – I’ve Stopped Caring

Today’s paper – on the front page no less – carried yet another story about a local resident complaining about his credit situation.  The headline:  “Credit Crisis Hits Even the Diligent.”  Based on the facts reported in the story, the headline should read:  “Another fool of finance pays the price.”  Read more

Shouldn’t We Burn Credit Cards in Protest?

In the sixties and seventies, some angry young men protested the Vietnam War by burning their draft cards.

Also in the sixties and seventies, some angry women protested their unliberated status by burning their bras.  Read more

Personal Finance Week in Review – Waiting for More Hard Truth

Congress Wavers While WaMu Craters 

Mr. ToughMoneyLove has credit crisis fatigue.  Whether you call it a rescue or bailout, the future of the “plan” has been placed squarely in the lap of Congress.  I think the plan treats the symptoms not the cause but at this point, all we can do is wait for the hard truth to come.  Read more