U.S. Residential Debt Outstanding (1990-2025)

Tracking three decades of American mortgage debt and its impact on the housing market The story of U.S. residential mortgage debt is a reflection of America's economic journey over the past three decades. From the steady growth of the 1990s through the housing bubble and crash of the 2000s to today's post-pandemic reality, mortgage debt tells us about more than just housing—it reveals patterns in consumer behavior, economic policy, and financial resilience. As of Q1...

Book: Predictably Irrational

Kevin Rose recommended this book on this week's Diggnation which sounds interesting. You can buy it on Amazon here.  Amazon's description is: "Irrational behavior is a part of human nature, but as MIT professor Ariely has discovered in 20 years of researching behavioral economics, people tend to behave irrationally in a predictable fashion. Drawing on psychology and economics, behavioral economics can show us why cautious people make poor decisions about sex when aroused. Why patients...

Michael Moore’s “Slacker Uprising” Free Online Documentary

Michael Moore’s “Slacker Uprising” Free Online Documentary

I love a little controversy sometimes (maybe more than I'll admit). Michael Moore's previous films made me think, and Bowling for Columbine was one where the movie ends, and you want to really get into a good debate with someone.  I may not agree with everything he says, but you have to like someone who stands up for what they believe in and who tries to get people to think differently.  If you want to...

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