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  Like trying a swimsuit on, only in front of your realtor and your mortgage broker

  06.05.08 | Permalink | 7 Comments

  You’ve probably heard that there’s a housing slump. But I’m not buying it. Unless by “slump” you mean that paying 229,000 for a screwy multi-level, 1600-square-foot house in an okay neighborhood is a steal. (Just nod, you New Yorkers; I know, life isn’t fair). Most of the time I feel really grateful for the money Dick [...]

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  Finance Frump

  05.01.08 | Permalink | 14 Comments

  First: You feel the tax rebate is: Most criminal use of taxpayer money ever! You want me to stimulate what? Hallelujah! Money! Money! Money! Why didn’t we have another kid in 2007? Second: The best way to spend it is: Save it all, baby. Blow it on 79 cute shoes. Invest in a Mutual What? [...]