Why IS gold valuable? We all know that gold is used in jewelry, but really, why is it that a simple element of the periodic table can command such huge piles of cash, when no-one really uses it for anything other than accenting their wardrobe?
The answer lies deep inside some of the biggest and most secure vaults in the world. That’s where most of the gold that has ever been mined is sitting right now. (more…)
New parents may wonder how to get free baby samples online. Turns out there are hundreds of websites where you can get free baby samples, trial products and other goodies like free diapers, formula, wipes and baby food.
Free Enfamil Samples and Diaper Bag
Just go to Enfamil’s website and log on, register and get a free diaper bag full of baby products.
Free Parent’s Choice Baby Formula Samples
Breast is best, but if baby needs to be formula fed, you may wish to try some of them out before you commit. “Parents Choice” website has a free sample available to parents who logon an register at their website.
Free Diapers
All the major diaper and pull up manufacturers have coupons and freebies available to anyone who registers. Visit Pampers and Huggies websites for all the info you need.
Sell your gold in the comfort of home… or the comfort of your neighbour’s home. What the heck? We’re talking about gold parties, the latest craze among the TupperWare party crowd. Old rings, out-of-date Mr. T style bling and any old bit of the precious metal you’ve got lying around are all fair game.
Sell your gold at a gold party
Who or what is Canada PRO and why are they giving me money?
Many Ontario residents will receive a “mystery” bank payment directly into their bank accounts in mid-December 2010. (And you might remember a similar one that landed earlier this year on Thursday, June 10, 2010.) The mystery payment of $100 or up to $330 for families is usually labelled “Canada PRO”. What the heck is it?
Canada PRO
Be sure to compare savings rates before you choose your Tax Free Savings Account – rates and fine print are different at various Canadian Banks. But first, you might be wondering:
What is a Tax Free Savings Account?
Tax free savings accounts were introduced by the Canadian government in 2009 and they are different from normal savings accounts in a couple of ways.
What causes inflation
I saw an amazing close-up picture of the leaking oil well in the Gulf of Mexico while I was watching the live footage being streamed over the internet. Most of what I could see was blurry and confusing, but for a few short moments, there was an excellent close-up shot of the leaking oil well…
Streaming video of the leaking oil well in the Gulf of Mexico has been made public. I’m watching in horror. Scary pictures. Most of the news outlets do not even mention that this video stream is available, much less pipe it to their viewers. So I’m unsure how many people have the chance to see this shocking, scary picture of the oil, gushing out of little holes in the well apparatus. This scene appeared briefly between blurry footage of robot-like things working on the ocean floor.
Scary Picture of Leaking Oil Well in Gulf of Mexico
What is the truth about inflation? How can you believe the “official” numbers, when your experience at the supermarket and the gas pump tells you otherwise? When you’re always told that inflation is around 2%, how can you believe it when the prices of so many things have doubled in less than 10 years?
Inflation is calculated based on a theoretical “basket of goods”. For example, a gallon of gas, a quart of milk, a loaf of bread, a dozen eggs, a pound of chicken, and a newspaper would (more…)
Grumpy economists can provide useful, alternative insights into the dubious world of money. When all the cheerful economists have been claiming that the economy will be booming again in 18 months, and have been making that claim for the last 5 years, it’s easy and reasonable to become disillusioned with every darn thing they say.
Grumpy Economists
What causes inflation? That question is often answered in a way that sneakily avoids answering the question “What IS inflation”?
Like a lot of people, I first heard about “inflation” in the late 1970′s. That’s why the prices are going up, we were told. We were told that oil prices had increased, which meant that gas prices
What causes inflation