Weekend wrap-up: 12/12 to 12/16/11

Here’s a re-cap of the past week on Finance Addict! And after the jump our GIF of the week.

1. Suffer the little children
   Here are just a few ways that children are suffering from the damage caused by the U.S. economy.
2. The hidden meanings of debt
   The Europe debt crisis and the housing crisis in America both have moral dynamics at play.
3. Business lessons from a fat sweaty dolt
   When American comedian Louis CK wanted to do a standup show, he decided to go about it a little differently.
4. Plan B for “Breakup”
   Here’s a round-up of companies that have disclosed their what-if plans for aEurozone breakup thus far.
5. Is the UK the new Iceland?
   It looks increasingly like UK banking is a case of the tail wagging the dog.

GIF of the Week

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