Thursday, 17 May 2012




Carnival of Financial Planning – May 16, 2009 Edition

Carnival of Financial Planning - May 16, 2009 Edition


Welcome to the May 16, 2009 edition of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Today I'm having the pleasure of hosting the Carnival of Financial Planning on...

What is the Recommended Investment Strategy for Household Investors?

What is the Recommended Investment Strategy for Household Inve


I've promised to update you, my readers, on my investment decisions. I've decided. After months of deliberation I've finally decided on getting my...

On Causality and Correlation in Economics

On Causality and Correlation in Economics


Causality is perhaps the most fundamental element of empirical evidence available to economists. However, it is also the source of many misconceptions due to...

The Japanese Banking Crisis of the 1990′s: Are We Facing a Similar Stagnation?

The Japanese Banking Crisis of the 1990's: Are We Facing a Sim


What can we learn from the 1990's Japanese banking crisis and the long slump in the Japanese stock market? Are we facing a similar scenario? Price ...

Capitalism with Social Equality: A Powerful Though Experiment Demonstrates Our Moral Obligations

Capitalism with Social Equality: A Powerful Though Experiment


An interesting thought experiment by American philosopher John Rawls demonstrates the morality of a more socialistic version of Capitalism I've ...

I Want To Be A Part Of You, New York New York

I Want To Be A Part Of You, New York New York


I Just returned from spending two working weeks in Manhattan, one of mankind's most amazing creations. I'd like to share 7 observations I've had during my...

Is the Stock Market a Big Ponzi (Madoff) Scheme?

Is the Stock Market a Big Ponzi (Madoff) Scheme?


Looking into the notion of the western financial markets as a big pyramid scheme I'm sure many of you are familiar with the tale of monkeys and...

The Carnival of Money Stories Edition #90 – Happy Holidays Edition

The Carnival of Money Stories Edition #90 – Happy Holidays E


The 90th Edition of the Carnival of Money Stories Hosted @ The Personal Financier Merry Christmas Welcome readers to this edition of the carnival of...