Prior to the middle 19th Century, people that were in debt didn’t have the luxury of Bankruptcy! The debtors that couldn’t pay their debt went to prison! Most of the history of Debtor’s Prison was from Europe, but the United States had Debtor’s Prisons too. It wasn’t until 1833 that the US Federal government and… Continue reading We Have It Easy, Remembering Debtor's Prison
Lemons to Lemonade – Lessons Learned From A Broken Lawnmower
Well, I pulled the cord on my lawnmower and broke it yet again. I’ve mentioned problems with my lawnmower in the past. I’ve always been able to fix it at a fair price, but now it’s breaking down more frequently. The engine is smoking slightly, the deck is rusting, the seals are leaking, the wheels… Continue reading Lemons to Lemonade – Lessons Learned From A Broken Lawnmower
Iron Man II Was Great But It Cost Us $50.00
Last night we had a great time when we went and saw Iron Man II. I thought it was well done and overall was a great movie! But calculating the cost, it ran over $50.00 for the entire experience. Here’s a break down of the costs: tickets (2 adults, 2 kids): $30 Popcorn, drinks and… Continue reading Iron Man II Was Great But It Cost Us $50.00
Goldman Sachs Is Being Used as a Whipping Boy
Today, I was reading a post by Jeremy Seigel about Goldman Sachs, and most of his viewpoints reflect most of my own (see Crucifying Goldman Sachs, Start of The Witch Hunts). I have to note that I don’t always agree with the famous author (who wrote “Stocks for the Long Run“), but on this topic,… Continue reading Goldman Sachs Is Being Used as a Whipping Boy