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I haven’t been released to exercise since I came down with pneumonia, but I figured I could exercise a little without doing too much damage. Never mind the fact that I haven’t exerted any sort of physical energy for the last 60 or so days. I was just so tired of feeling like [...]

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Ever heard the term “Keynesian economics” and wanted to learn more? Here’s a new rap video that explores the competing theories from the Austrian business cycles of Friedrich von Hayek and the interventionist theories of John Maynard Keynes. Yes, I said rap… and it’s actually pretty good! I like the quotes at the end.

We’ve been going back and forth for a century
[Keynes] I want to steer markets,
[Hayek] I want them set free
There’s a boom and bust cycle, and good reason to fear it
[Hayek] Blame low interest rates.
[Keynes] No … it’s the animal spirits

Full lyrics and song download available at EconStories.tv. Via NPR, thanks to reader Tim.

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As I’ve said before, I am in the process of applying for the Making Home Affordable program. I am not looking to reduce my principle balance – I’m trying to get my high interest rates reduced to within 1-2% of the market range.
In October of last year, I was approved for the [...]

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In an effort to curtail the California state financial crisis, lawmakers have decided to ‘temporarily’ raise our income taxes. They promise to reduce the taxes mid-year but I have yet to meet someone who believes that to be true.
How much is the hike for us?
$50 a month.
I stared at my already lean budget and [...]

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I don’t know how long this will last, but right now former H&R Block TaxCut fans can get H&R Block At Home 2009 Deluxe Federal + State for only $25 from Amazon, including five federal e-files and free Super Saver shipping. Retail is $45.

From the description: This is the Deluxe version, which handles things like home interest tax deduction, donations, and investment income. Imports data from TaxCut, TurboTax, Quicken, and Microsoft Money software. Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X. Includes H&R Block Audit Support.

* You can save another $1.26 and download it directly onto your computer if you have Windows.

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