Comments on: Nobel Peace Prize, Poverty and Us

By: Amber

Amber — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:44:01 +0000

I stumbled across this organization this week as well, kiva.org they are similar to Prosper in that you bid to be apart of a loan but different in that you don’t earn interest and you’re funding loans to people in developing countries. I thought it was really cool and am considering a small donation when I get more stable.

By: mgroves

mgroves — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:42:49 +0000

I like the idea of microloans and extending credit rather than a handout to help people out of poverty. However, giving a Nobel prize may have been a bit too hasty. Read this article: http://thebookblogger.com/compasspoints/2006/10/good_man_ii.html

By: pfadvice

pfadvice — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:41:42 +0000

Thanks for the tip…have added it to my reading list.

By: Retireyoung

Retireyoung — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:29:37 +0000

I just finished reading, “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man”. I would highly recommend reading it if you get the chance.