December, 2009
Get Rich Slowly’s Greatest Hits (2009 Edition)
This past year was one of transition at Get Rich Slowly.
In January, I was shocked by the sudden death of one of my best friends. This loss forced me to re-examine my life priorities. For years, I’d made money my focus, and now I realized there were more important things to worry about, including my ...
FICO Announces Damage Guidelines for Credit Mistakes
We All Make Mistakes
Almost everyone has had blemishes on his or her credit history at some point. In these tough economic times, this is more common than ever. Maybe you have had to let payments slip past 30 days or maxed out a credit card or two to bridge the gap between paychecks. Worse, you ...
Brazil: The New Land of Opportunity?
(Over Kind Man)
At first glance, it might seem old hat to anoint Brazil as the land of new opportunity. Long characterized by crime and corruption, Brazil has historically fallen short of its moniker as “the country of the future.” However, data has emerged in recent years suggesting that Brazil’s economic forecast is brighter than most ...
Plastic Surgery: Dissecting Barbie Packaging
If you spent most of your Christmas morning tearing and swearing as you tried to get the packages open, you may be wondering if all of this wasteful packaging is really necessary. Consider these facts about the role of packaging in our consumer economy. One third of our waste comes from packaging from the 430 ...
Help Is Here When You Need It, With Online Payday Loans
<img class="alignright" title="Get Help with Online payday loans in Missouri City" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ILA-VL6ldSQ/SzALMKBiDSI/AAAAAAAACoQ/G5rZZi5oZ3E/13654577-522x670.png" alt="Get Help with Online payday loans in Missouri City" width="275" height="260" />In this economy, not being able to find help when you need it is a reality for many, but it doesn’t have to be. There is help available and I was able ...