Wealth

3 Keys To Personal Accountability And Creating A Better Life

Anne Naylor | Posted 03.31.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

"Some favorite expressions of small children: "It's not my fault. . . They made me do it. . . I forgot." Some favorite expressions of adults: "It...

USA Today Reporter Responds to Blog Post

Bella DePaulo | Posted 03.27.2009 | Media


Bella DePaulo

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Imagination: The Key To Successful Job Creation

Anne Naylor | Posted 03.24.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

'You see things; and you say, "Why?" But I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"' George Bernard Shaw The news is sadly full of layof...

Promoting Marriage-Promotion with Dubious Scientific Claims: USA Today's Feature Story

Bella DePaulo | Posted 03.21.2009 | Media


Bella DePaulo

USA Today is very excited about marriage. Splashed across the front page of the Health and Behavior section, set off by a colorful illustration, was t...

Bank Aid (with Apologies to Willie)

James Moore | Posted 03.20.2009 | Comedy


James Moore

The idea for Bank Aid was conceived by a broker dealer who had lost uncounted millions on short selling and options.

President Obama: Sign New Emancipation Proclamation to Free Us From Debt Slavery and Free-up the Economy

Ronald B. Robinson | Posted 03.16.2009 | Politics


Ronald B. Robinson

Mr. President, help us create "a more perfect Union" from the "bottom-up." You can be the Lincoln of our times and free us from the greed and "top-down" bondage that has brought us here.

Pizzeria Management: The Game. Play Now!

Papa's Pizzeria | www.mochiads.com | Posted 05.01.2009 | Comedy


Would you be able to manage a pizzeria by yourself? Check it right now! Play our colorful and mind-relaxing game! Help Roy run the pizzeria while Papa Louie is gone! Top, bake, and serve pizzas to earn tips and unlock new customers. Play now!

Change FICO Credit Scoring to Stimulate Economy and Address Housing and Banking Crisis

Ronald B. Robinson | Posted 03.25.2009 | Business


Ronald B. Robinson

Republicans are proposing a 4% home mortgage Ponzi scheme that's the modern day version of "40 acres and a mule." It's every bit the false promise that dashed the hopes of ex-slaves after the Civil War.

Hurry Up! Catch Money from the Sky!

mochiads.com | Mochiads.com | Posted 03.08.2009 | Comedy


It's every man dream: Money Falling From The Sky! Catch as many as you can and you will receive amazing awards!!! But be careful not to catch dirty money.

Republicans' 4% Mortgage "Stimulus" Is Latest Ponzi Scheme

Ronald B. Robinson | Posted 03.08.2009 | Politics


Ronald B. Robinson

Does the Republican ploy to provide 4% home mortgages to boost the economy sound too good to be true? It is. Buyer Beware!

Lust, Hatred, and Ignorance

Brent Kessel | Posted 02.21.2009 | Living


Brent Kessel

A few days ago I was reading a book by the Dalai Lama. He recommended we check in several times a day to see which of our actions were being motivated by lust, hatred or ignorance.

New Beginnings And The Possible Dream

Anne Naylor | Posted 02.17.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to c...

When You Can't Find Wealth in Your Bank Account; Find Wealth In Your Heart

Jason Mannino | Posted 02.16.2009 | Living


Jason Mannino

Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you. - Oscar Wilde Oscar Wil...

Making Money at Any Cost

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 01.29.2009 | Living


Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Once we produce billionaires without values, there is no telling where their voraciousness will stop.

A Wealthy Man

Laurence Leamer | Posted 01.24.2009 | Business


Laurence Leamer

This is a Christmas and Hanukah season like no other. Many people have lost money. Millions are out of work, and those who still have jobs fear for their own future. It is a bad time, but also a good time.

A Parable about Contributing to the Well Being of Society

Lisa and Michael Littman | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics


Lisa and Michael Littman

As silly as it sounds, I think Republicans truly believe that people wouldn't bother being healthy if they didn't think it was giving them an advantage over their neighbors!

Remembering the Lessons of Economics 101: Why Increasing the Federal Deficit Does Not Mean that Our Kids Must Sacrifice to Pay the Bill

Robert Creamer | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics


Robert Creamer

Republicans will argue that when times are tough you don't increase your spending, you tighten your belt and live within your means. That may be a good idea for an individual. It's a terrible idea for a country.

New Status Symbol: Getting Ripped Off By Madoff

Clusterstock | John Carney | Posted 01.22.2009 | Business


And now the wealthy have a new status symbol: getting ripped off by Bernie Madoff. Because Madoff is said to have only accepted an exclusive group of ...

Tech Billionaires Losing Tons In Financial Crisis

Silicon Alley Insider | Rachel King | Posted 01.16.2009 | Business


The tech industry has been brimming with billionaires over the last decade, especially since the birth of Web 2.0. But these are dark times, and the r...

Rent-a-Womb Is Where Market Logic Leads

Thomas Frank | Posted 01.12.2009 | Media


Thomas Frank

At long last, our national love affair with the rich is coming to a close. Some people, like Alex Kuczynski, haven't received the memo, though.

President Bush Buys New House With Fun Neighbors

Business Sheet | Caroline Waxler | Posted 01.05.2009 | Business


George Bush may be the poorest one in the hood with an ranch home worth only $3 million. After reading around, we came up with a list of some of his f...

Raise My Taxes

Edgar M. Bronfman | Posted 01.05.2009 | Politics


Edgar M. Bronfman

To cut the rich a break while so many others struggle to support and educate their families is neither moral nor pragmatic.

The Wages of Wealth

Laurence Leamer | Posted 01.03.2009 | Style


Laurence Leamer

Within the economic elite, there is inchoate anger, great fear, and a willful distancing from the great new American drama that is about to begin in Washington.

Russian Oligarchs Losing A Ton In Financial Meltdown (SLIDESHOW)

Business Sheet | Kamelia Angelova | Posted 01.03.2009 | Business


In the past decade, while you were trying to survive the dotcom collapse and $4 gas, commodity-owning Russia was getting rich (well, some Russians, an...

The "American Dream" Needs a Reality Check

Brett Ashley McKenzie | Posted 01.02.2009 | Style


Brett Ashley McKenzie

Anyone who believes the American Dream is solely about wealth, property ownership, or flat screen TVs and flashy cars needs a wake-up call.