2015: The Year in Themes
It’s been quite a year, in court, out of court, blogging, talking, consulting. Since I started putting my thoughts down early in the year a few themes have emerged, themes
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The Plague, Embalming in the Civil War, Detroit, and Internet Promises
He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. ~Proverbs 28:20 Four things occurred when the Black Plague arrived in London in 1665. Those who could afford it
Cinco de Mayo and Debts (Really)
More history of debt – I think we can all agree that Cinco de Mayo is a pretty fun day. A celebration of great food, drink, festive, upbeat. What most
Statistics and Empathy
To paraphrase one of the five worst* people who ever lived, ‘when something really bad happens to one person, it’s a tragedy; when it happens to a million, it’s a statistic.’ This is certainly true of
The Politics of Debt
A man buys a house with a business partner and good friend. They buy at the height of the market, overpay at that; since both are starting their careers, have
Why I’ll Be Cringing During the Republican Debates (… it’s not what you think)
There are three Republican Presidential debates over the next six weeks and they are sure to have a chilling effect on my clients. I’m not referring to the politics, or
The DaVinci Code, Debt, and A Book Announcement
I’m working on a book – Got Debt? Essays from the Front Lines of America’s Debt Epidemic. I’ll be writing (and talking) a lot more about it over the coming
A Glimpse at the Future.
I can guess where some of my future clients will be coming from – online fantasy sports games credit card debt. In the last month, if you’ve watched TV or
House of Debt …
Ever see the Davit Mamet film, House of Games? A movie of scams, tells, rigged poker games, and a lot more, every character is in it for herself, everyone has their
Credit Theories . . .
I have a few theories – actually more than a few – but here’s a couple about credit for now. First, I believe there’s a connection between credit cards and