Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • A Lottery Retirement?

    Sometimes I get more entertainment out of a $1 lottery ticket than going to the movies for $8+. The lottery should be viewed as just that: entertainment. Right? Well, prepare to be disturbed.

  • Getting Started Forex Trading

    Forex trading is the trading of currencies in the global commodities market.  It has become increasingly popular over the last few years as individuals have looked for alternative investments.  However, trading in the foreign exchange (Forex) market is very risky, and as such, you really need to practice and understand everything before you get started.…

  • One Man’s Junk

    One man’s junk might just be junk.

  • Last minute gift ideas

    I can’t believe it but we are less than a week away from Christmas and Hanukkah starts tomorrow. If you’re like me, your gifts are bought but sitting in a stack because you’re too lazy to wrap them. If you’re like my husband, you’re probably not done shopping yet.  While my husband doesn’t mind the…

  • August 2010 Archive

    Pardon the dust.  It is an archive afterall.   August 2  To Insure Prompt Service – Tips August 3  Pay Now, Play Later August 4  Paperback Swapping: Books on a Budget August 5  Avoid Money Mistakes August 6  Bricktown, Oklahoma City, OK August 7  Around the Interwebs – Week of August 2nd August 9  Why are you saving? August 10  Festival of Frugality 242 – The Poor Richard Edition August 11  5…

  • Bankruptcy isn’t the only answer

    In the current economy, bankruptcy is a common topic to land on. When I worked in an office, I often overheard discussions about bankruptcy from fellow employees; they themselves or someone they know having to file due to debt they couldn’t possible climb out of on their own. It’s been fairly common to hear about…

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