The Friday Financial and Health Follies (FFHF) summarize the important (or just fun) financial and health issues of the week.
- Share the humor of the funny
- Make fun of the stupid.
- Highlight and explain new financial and health news-so you don’t miss it!
Friday Financial Follies
This week the world is discussing gas prices. Everyone gets a pay cut when the price of gas rises. It’s hell on those that try to plan their expenses. The airlines, delivery folks, and many other businesses can add a “fuel surcharge” to your bill.
Maybe we should try handing one to our employers. Or the kids, “Honey before you get out, drop your fuel surcharge money into the cup and have a great day!”
Yeah right!
Nope, we are the ultimate end user and have no option but to conserve our use.
Gas Prices: Made me smile!
Don’t let high gas prices make you stupid. Like buying a Prius and financing it for 7 years. I will be writing an article with numbers on how difficult it is to financially justify a new vehicle, just because of high gas prices, especially on credit. You can’t wait to read it, right….
Financial, Health, and Fun News
Gas Explosion, not just over prices
An SUV driver jumping the que got way more than she bargained for. I hope her insurance is paid up…If you like explosions check this one out.
It’s Still a Pink Tutu
So this guy begins taking pics of himself in his pink tutu as a way to cope with his wife’s cancer diagnosis. He kept taking the pictures (still in his tutu) in a variety of settings from rural pastures (with cows?) to the Staten Island Ferry. Even though the money goes to a great cause, it’s still a pink tutu….Hmmm, wonder how I would look in a lace peignoir.
Beer
It’s not breaking news, it’s not even news. Beer has made this a better world and you should know that. Watch a very clever review of the ways the humble beverage has carved a niche in our lives and culture. Hat’s off to beer. Cheers J Money, my brother in brewskies…
Marmageddon
The earthquake that hit Christchurch last year has led to a shortage of a New Zealand favorite: ‘marmite. Stashes of the little jars (even some partially used jars) are being auctioned at exorbitant prices. Sadly, bare store shelves are not to be resupplied until July at the earliest.
Maybe Not Yet
But who knows, the next big hot ‘e’ thing may your cellphone ringing through magnetic tattoos. Yep, right there on your arm, or, anywhere…. Thinking of all the possible locations. I’m imagining being in the OR when the tattoo rings…..uh, hello…
Yard Sale Surprise
Next time you’re down the street rummaging through someone’s discards, looking for a treasure, careful of the pipe bombs. Yes, it has happened.
Giving Noses a New Dimension
This poor little bat, a new discovery in Vietnam, has the ugliest schnozzle ever. I mean really. Poor little guy.
Kindle
I’m pretty new to e readers and I love my kindle but the e-reader idea is not new. This is an illustration of the electronic reader idea circa 1935. An idea before its time. I’m sticking with my kindle.
Medical News
Ah…AAh…CHOO!
Yes, with early Spring comes that wretched allergy season and then almost 1 in 7 people every year develop sinus infections. The infectious disease folks have released new guidelines for treating these annoying nasal infections that are almost always caused by viruses. Antibiotics are no longer recommended since they do nothing to help-except cause drug resistance problems. Sneezers, beware.
Biotech Patent Ruling
In a ruling that affects personalized medicine, the booming practice of tailoring diagnostic tests to an individual, the Supreme Court ruled that merely saying a test is new is not patentable. Companies must do more to prove the ‘newness’ before being granted a patent.
The 3 Cent Cancer Drug
Yes, 3 cents. In new research, the ubiquitous pain killer, aspirin, was proven to reduce the chances of developing and dying from cancer. The ancient drug also inhibits the spread of tumors.
Personal Finance, Other Reads And Things:
The latest Worst of the Financial Advisor podcast, on which I’m a panelist.
Leo at Zen Habits gives you three simple steps to happiness. I’ve been trying it out at the office-and it works. I have to be careful though. Telling patients “I Love You” out loud is not cool. My malpractice carrier probably wouldn’t approve….
Money Green Life found a coupon for the new iPad. Cool.
The Dog Ate My Wallet has a guest post about preparing financially for a baby.
A Blinkin at Funancials is at it again with his funny money stories. Good read.
American Debt Project has a blog update that will make you want to go start a PF Blog.
Carnivals in which The Millionaire Nurse was included:
Top Personal Finance Posts of the Week
Managing Your Personal Finances
Giveaways
Win Books and Amazon Gift cards at The Passive Income Earner, enter until March 30
$25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway at 20′s Finances until April 20th.
Super Frugalette is offering a $50 Target gift card.
Thanks
As always, thanks for being a reader! Have a great weekend, and if you see any news stories worthy of the follies, send it this way.
(Dean and Cil compiled this incredible amount of material for your reading pleasure….)
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