Archive for April, 2008
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008In an 8 to 2 vote, the Federal Reserve will lower the overnight interest rate 0.25% to 2%. According to Marketwatch.com, this is the lowest interest rate since 2004 and down from 4.25% at the beginning of 2008.
Buffett Says Recession Is Here
Monday, April 28th, 2008Skip all the fluff in the news, here’s what you need to know for today.
Buffett, the only one calling a spade, a spade
Buffet To Buy Gum?
Monday, April 28th, 2008According to a late night news, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire-Hathaway may be close to closing a deal to finance Mar’s, maker of the M&M’s and Snickers bar, purchase of Wrigley (WWY), chewing-gum maker.
Never Forget Your Login Again
Sunday, April 27th, 2008Have you ever returned to a site you haven’t frequented in a while, only to realize that you’ve forget your login and password? This is a quick Engineered Living tip to solve that problem once and for all.
Stockpile and Hoard NOW! Part 2
Saturday, April 26th, 2008MRE’s are great to have in case of real emergency, (I have several cases), but they really aren’t delectable. There are many everyday foods that you can buy and eat regularly that are very suitable stockpiling.
Stockpile and Hoard NOW! Part 1 (updated)
Friday, April 25th, 2008There is a hidden crisis emerging that has been overshadowed by the housing, gasoline and credit crisis. We all know that there are third world countries with scarce food supplies, but here’s a mind blower…
Must Reads: Gas, Plat, Homes (Updated:4/26/08)
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Lots of sky is falling news out there, here are a couple of the headlines, and what I think.
Engineering Out Luck
Thursday, April 24th, 2008When engineers factor Luck out of the equation, its called a Factor of Safety (FoS). Put in enough of a Factor of Safety when you buy a house, stock, study for an exam or practice in sports and you won’t have to worry about luck.
You’re Lucky!
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008Being told that you’re “lucky” in anything other than a lottery ticket is one of the most insulting things that anyone can tell you. Here’s why?
TSP vs IRA
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Should I put my money into a TSP, 401k, Traditional or Roth IRA?
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