Alt- View | College - Waste of Time/Money | FT

Here's a counter view to sending the kids to college (at least starting at age 18). Draw your own conclusions ... there are some interesting points made.

Something to Read | Best of 2007 | The Economist

Lots of choice here. Beatrix Potter to Gertrude Stein. 1967 Israel to Byzantium. Harry Potter and Nuclear Arms. I'm sure you'll find something interesting.

Prime the Pump! | Tax Rebate Explained! | LA Times

Don't spend it all in one place. Ummm ... or maybe you should? Here's the skinny on your tax rebate, courtesy of Uncle Sam's Economic Stimulation Package & Digestive Aid.

Housing Bubble | More to Come? | LATimes

Beyond the current sub-prime mess ... and, by the way, lots more sub-prime and low-documentation mortgages reset in 2008, so that debacle isn't over by far ... is the next potential hit.

The Boomers' impact on US economics/politics/society to-date is well-known. Take a look at this article about the potential next hit on housing prices by Boomers cashing-out or trading-down. All real estate economics is local ... how will your house fare?

Retiring Abroad | May Not Be Paradise | WSJ

Thinking of that inexpensive beach hacienda in Central America? There are some unique challenges to retiring abroad. See the WSJ article

Two Smart, Driven Women | Two Paths | WSJ

One woman went from model citizen to model prisoner. A fascinating story about finding one's connection in the wrong person, the wrong place. Read it here. The other story is more inspiring and more tragic at the same time. Here's Jeanette's obit and here.