Gettin’ Paid

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Thanks a Lot Minnesota, Missouri & Colorado

In the midst of a seemingly endless primary season, one of the more interesting subtexts of each state’s GOP primary is the fundraising boost the winner has received in the immediate aftermath of their victory. Moon Pilgrim Newt Gingrich saw it after his South Carolina victory in January, and, on the heels of a three state sweep on Tuesday, Rick Santorum felt the sweet embrace of conservative donors stuffing grubby singles into his sweater vest. Continue reading

The Real Cost of Carrying Debt

Have you checked the mail today? If so, there’s a decent enough chance that somebody somewhere wants to give you money. Banks are clamoring for you to transfer your balances to them for 0% APR (for the first 12 months or however long it takes you to read the terms and conditions, whichever is longer) or buy a car (as long as it’s new and you take out a 60 or 72 month loan) or refinance your house and pay less each month (conveniently leaving out loan costs you’ll incur by doing so). Continue reading