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Old 05-14-2008, 07:36 PM
 
Location: America
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this is one of the best break downs you will ever hear

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listen out for what they say the historical amount a house should be in relation to annual income
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Old 05-15-2008, 10:14 AM
 
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What the heck is an audiomentary?

I thought this was one of the better "This American Life" broadcasts.
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Old 05-15-2008, 10:24 AM
 
Location: Oak Park, IL
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On a related note, this is the simplest explanation of the housing bubble I've seen (in cartoon format too!)

subprime works - Google Docs

Profanity warning: F-word used.
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Old 05-18-2008, 10:29 AM
 
Location: America
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What the heck is an audiomentary?

I thought this was one of the better "This American Life" broadcasts.
A word I have made up/patented. Don't use it unless you plan to pay me royalties.
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Old 05-24-2008, 02:11 PM
 
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this is one of the best break downs you will ever hear

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listen out for what they say the historical amount a house should be in relation to annual income
Wow. This puts things in a much better pespective. It's a very interesting conversation that explains a lot.
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