It’s July 4th, late. Fireworks are continuing late into the night here. We spent the afternoon at the beach, making sand castles and collecting shells. I didn’t read much on the internet – but here are few articles I scanned. One exception: The Great American Bubble Machine. Read it. I know that one glaring item is missing from this analysis, which is this: we elect our leaders and therefore WE are responsible for much of the crap going on – but still, if this article doesn’t leave you slightly ill, I don’t know what will.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Other good reading:

Bank of America $25 Bonus for Using Online Bill Pay
12 Tasks for Your Mid Year Financial Checkup
Save Your Money By Paying Yourself Last
The Price You Pay for Pride and Prejudice
Planning To Declare Financial Independence
Book Review and Giveaway: Happier
Happy Financial Independence Day
Wealth Creation: Is it a Myth?
The Pros and Cons of Joining a Local Food Co-op
Rule #3: Stop Wasting Time.
Detroit & the Recession: An Inside Look Part II