Comments on: Some interesting viewing… http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2008/05/17/some-interesting-viewing/ The ramblings of a zombocalypse ready, hoplophile Canuck. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:02:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Matti http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2008/05/17/some-interesting-viewing/#comment-70949 Matti Sun, 18 May 2008 13:49:06 +0000 http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/?p=766#comment-70949 The American 'Center for Responsible Lending' did a statistically valid survey of credit card debt a couple of years ago and found that significant structural problems in the US economy (including the reduced regulation of lenders) were primarily responsible for the accumulation of personal credit card debt. Their findings largely debunk the 'spendthrift' assumption underlying a lot of the current discussion and are worth reviewing ... http://www.responsiblelending.org/pdfs/DEMOS-101205.pdf Does anyone else find it ironic that Dave Ramsey's website accepts credit cards for his (expensive) 'helpful' materials? The American ‘Center for Responsible Lending’ did a statistically valid survey of credit card debt a couple of years ago and found that significant structural problems in the US economy (including the reduced regulation of lenders) were primarily responsible for the accumulation of personal credit card debt.

Their findings largely debunk the ’spendthrift’ assumption underlying a lot of the current discussion and are worth reviewing …
http://www.responsiblelending.org/pdfs/DEMOS-101205.pdf

Does anyone else find it ironic that Dave Ramsey’s website accepts credit cards for his (expensive) ‘helpful’ materials?

]]> By: Thomas Smith http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/archives/2008/05/17/some-interesting-viewing/#comment-70928 Thomas Smith Sat, 17 May 2008 18:59:35 +0000 http://www.moral-flexibility.net/blog/?p=766#comment-70928 I've been a Dave Ramsey devotee for a while now. I am currently trying to get back on the bandwagon despite sub standard wages and a subsequent dip back into debt. I recommend his program for everyone, and I hat tipped you for this link. Thanks. I’ve been a Dave Ramsey devotee for a while now. I am currently trying to get back on the bandwagon despite sub standard wages and a subsequent dip back into debt. I recommend his program for everyone, and I hat tipped you for this link. Thanks.

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