Haua (Projects Ningmaster)'s Blog Posts Tagged 'money' (11)
Facebook IPO - What it Means
Because there is a bit of confusion about what IPOs are and, really, what the stock market is and how it works, I thought I'd take the IPO of Facebook as an opportunity to discuss it. In general, the "financial" part of our economy seems kind of crazy and embarrassing. Especially as, these days, a lot of what our economy does is just re-investing in our economy, seems…
ContinueAdded by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on May 18, 2012 at 12:01pm — 1 Comment
Actually Free Money! (Really.) The Bank of Nerdfighteria's Quarterly Report
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ContinueAdded by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on March 13, 2012 at 12:08pm — 1 Comment
Awesome Bankers?
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In which John discusses job creation, small businesses, how the work of bankers can actually decrease worldsuck (contrary to popular belief), and how credit crunches affect economies around the world. I also discuss the microfinance web site kiva.org,… Continue
Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on September 27, 2011 at 4:30am — No Comments
How to Make Ideas Real: Readit1st.com
In which Hank talks about the attitiudes and resources he has now that make it easier to make cool things exist.
http://www.readit1st.com - ready now!
Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on September 15, 2011 at 4:24am — No Comments
Understanding America's Debt Problem
In which John discusses the U.S. public debt, our dangerously high debt to GDP ratio, the S&P's downgrade of America's credit rating, and why our debt may not be as unmanageable as it seems. There's also some general discussion of economics, currency, the gold standard, and the worldwide financial system's dependence of the American dollar.
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Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on August 10, 2011 at 3:42pm — 2 Comments
Your Yard Is EVIL
In which John discusses the absolute insanity of front yards. Turf grass is the biggest irrigated crop in the US; we irrigate grass almost exclusively with drinkable water; also, you will be surprised to learn that grass is INEDIBLE. Plus, I dislike mowing the lawn when it is 115 outside.
Lots of people (particularly people who work in the lawn business) will note that turf grass is a carbon sink (particularly if you mow the lawn frequently). This is true,… Continue
Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on July 22, 2011 at 3:56pm — 4 Comments
Your Yard Is EVIL
In which John discusses the absolute insanity of front yards. Turf grass is the biggest irrigated crop in the US; we irrigate grass almost exclusively with drinkable water; also, you will be surprised to learn that grass is INEDIBLE. Plus, I dislike mowing the lawn when it is 115 outside.
Lots of people (particularly people who work in the lawn business) will note that turf grass is a carbon sink (particularly if you mow the lawn frequently). This is true,… Continue
Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on July 22, 2011 at 3:56pm — No Comments
Kill the Dollar Bill!
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In which John discusses the denomination effect and argues that we should stop printing one-dollar bills and transition to one-dollar (and two-dollar) coins, which according to the nonpartisan GAO will save the United States government 5.5 billion dollars over the next 30 years. (Also, John… Continue
Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on July 9, 2011 at 3:56am — 2 Comments
How to Turn Your Dumb Summer Job Into $162,000
In which John celebrates financial independence by explaining how minimum-wage summer jobs can become incredibly lucrative if only you save some of your money in a retirement account. In the US, the most common retirement accounts are called IRAs (IRAs have tax advantages), but any investment account will do. Just sock the money away in a low-fee diverse mutual fund, wait 50 years, and enjoy the magic of compound interest.
Caveat: Obviously, I am not a… Continue
Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on July 4, 2011 at 4:06pm — No Comments
I OWN WARNER CHILCOTT!
In which John purchases stock in Warner Chilcott, the pharmaceutical company that is trying to ruin his brother's life. You can contact Warner Chilcott here:… Continue
Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on January 26, 2011 at 2:48pm — 3 Comments
Cheating Cheaters of Cheatery: The Amazing Story of Brazil's Cotton War with the U.S.
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In which John Green discusses the insane story of how the United States of America ended up subsidizing the cotton industry in Brazil so that America could continue its own illegal subsidies of its cotton farmers. This year and every year until we end our illegal cotton subsidies, the U.S. federal government will pay $147… Continue
Added by Haua (Projects Ningmaster) on January 17, 2011 at 3:54pm — 1 Comment
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- How to Turn Your Dumb Summer Job Into $162,000
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- I OWN WARNER CHILCOTT!
- Cheating Cheaters of Cheatery: The Amazing Story of Brazil's Cotton War with the U.S.
- Facebook IPO - What it Means
- Actually Free Money! (Really.) The Bank of Nerdfighteria's Quarterly Report
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