What Would You Hide From Your Spouse to Save Money?
August 4, 2007
Does your spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend spend more money than you’d like? Do they spend money on things you don’t agree with? I met some people the other day that have a sneaky tip for you. Gadget BusterNote: Names have been changed to protect the innocent. I was out to lunch the other day with […]
Why Do People Ignore Easy Money?
August 3, 2007
Why would anyone pass up free money? I was amazed when my co-workers pulled out their credit cards to pay for lunch today and only one other person in the group had a rewards card! Rewards Cards SavingsI was carrying my American Express Blue Cash and one lady was using the Discover Open Road card […]
Health Care Costs Increase While Our Income Goes Down
July 31, 2007
If you lost or quit your job today, how would you pay for health care? Luckily for my wife, we can add her under my health insurance for a “reasonable amount’ when she stops working. Of course this means that as our income goes down our health insurance costs also go up. She was covered under her employer […]
Personal Finance Review – Getting Old Edition
July 29, 2007
I guess it happens to the best of us, we all get old sooner or later. We were reminiscing about Spring Break 1998 at a friend’s 30th birthday party last night and a younger guest commented they weren’t even in high school at the time, wow I feel old. This friend is a nurse and […]
My Son’s First Words Could Be Expensive
July 27, 2007
As we sat on the front step after work today my son pointed his little finger at to a passing vehicle and said his first words, CAR! After my excitement wore off, I had to laugh at his choice of first words and imagine what it might mean for the future. He could have said mom, […]
Gambling for Fun and Profit
July 26, 2007
I’m not a big gambler but it is fun to get together with some friends and play poker when we get a chance. I have written before about the three investment rules that apply to Texas Hold’em and was reminded of them during our game last night – Know When to Fold’em– Know Your Odds– Be […]
Is the Minimum Wage Too Low?
July 23, 2007
Let’s ask Joe the business owner and Sam the employee whether the federal minimum wage is too low. Joe: Every time they raise the minimum wage I have to choose between raising my prices or letting employees go in order to keep the business running. I would like to pay my employees more but I […]
Personal Finance Review – Dragon Naturally Speaking Edition
July 22, 2007
I know by now you’re probably tired of hearing me talk about carpal tunnel but I have to share a nifty trick for anyone with sore wrists. I tried out Dragon Naturally Speaking for sending e-mails and writing this post and it’s a wrist saver! It takes a little getting used to but it’s pretty […]
Jury Duty is Costing Me Money!
July 17, 2007
I’ve been summoned for jury duty, my first time going through the process. I called into the informational phone number listed on the summons to find out what time to arrive, where to park, etc. and discovered I was actually going to be losing money while on jury duty! The courthouse is downtown and the […]
What Would You Do With An Extra Paycheck?
July 14, 2007
What would you do with an extra paycheck? My wife finished her teaching job in May and we thought her last paycheck would come at the end of July. We were thrilled to discover recently that she would actually be in paid August as well! My first reaction was to plan another impromptu vacation this […]
