“Data Mining and Credit Profiling: How Lenders Lure You to Borrow” and other links…
J.D.: “The companies that collect and market the data defend the practice, of course — they believe they’re offering consumers a service. I’m not convinced. If I hand a cold beer to a thirsty alcoholic on a hot day, does that make me a Samaritan? If he drinks it, do I bear any responsibility for what might happen?”
“How to Compute Your REAL Hourly Wage”
J.D.: “Think about your job. Think of all the things you do and the money you spend that you wouldn’t if you did not work. How long does it take to drive to work? How much does the gas cost? Does your job require that you own a suit or a uniform? Do you have to take vacations to cope with the stress in your career?” When I saw this article, I thought of my father almost twenty years ago sitting me down trying to explain ‘secretly’ how his current wife actually made a net loss by working. I sure things have changed over the years but I never forgot about that…
“You Make HOW Much? Getting Paid What You’re Worth”
J.D.: “Most popular jobs by degree (Number one for psych majors like me? ‘Administrative assistant’ — Ouch!)” I could not find physics under “most popular job by degree” at payscale.com, but “Best Undergrad College Degrees By Salary” showed some decent numbers.
“Use Fuelly to Track Your Fuel Economy”
J.D.: “Fuelly [fuelly.com] is brand new, so data is scarce. Over the next few weeks, however, users will fill their tanks, and then people will then be able to compare mileage and track their own vehicles’ performance.” Your interest in ‘lowly’ fuel economy might make you interested in my “Flippant Financial Statements” or, worse, “Money and the Depths of the Soul” here in the kinté space.