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OK, it’s time to blow the dust off this blog. Wow, I can’t believe how long it’s been since I wrote a legitimate post. Up until a few months ago, I was working as a college professor at one of the University of Texas campuses. I guess it’s safe to say that life has a [...]

(This is a guest article by Alban Guillemot.) A favorite point of contention with voters the world over is to chastise their governments for their spending and inevitable budget deficits. However, before we start throwing stones at government spending, it is worth taking a look at the glass houses many nations have built around themselves [...]

A few days ago I was walking home from the bus stop after a day at the university. It had been a long day, and I was tired. As I rounded a corner, I heard someone yell at me from behind. Turning to look, I saw a man in his forties walking toward me and [...]

No matter who you are, where you are, or what your lot is in life, I wish you a heartfelt Merry Christmas from Interesting Money! My hope is that you are able to devote time to friends, family, and other loved ones this time of year. This past year has been rough financially, and I [...]

On this Thanksgiving Day, I would like to give thanks to the following: Dollar Savings Direct – for keeping their 4% APY despite the Fed’s slash-and-burn habit. ShareBuilder – for giving me a nice $50 bonus. Jim – (the Bankrupt Man) – for allowing responsible people to make money off of credit cards. Dow Jones [...]

Ever since I got my MOTO Q through the Sprint SERO plan, I occasionally find myself surfing the web and checking e-mail with it. I’ve since discovered that a lot of websites look TERRIBLE when viewed with a mobile browser. Yes, I’m ashamed to admit, my own website was one of those. No longer! Gadget [...]

I just received my MOTO Q as part of the Sprint SERO plan, and while I love it, a couple things drove me crazy until I figured them out. Two quick tips for new MOTO Q owners: Enabling Internet access – my phone would not connect to the Internet until I updated my PCS Vision [...]