Happy Financial Independence Day
July 4, 2009
I hope you all are having a safe and fun Independence Day! It’s a good time to talk about financial independence, which is the main reason why this site exists. Financial independence probably means different things to different people but at the core I think it boils down to being able to make decisions independent of […]
Credit Report Disputes
July 1, 2009
One potential way to improve your credit score is to look through your credit reports for any misreported information, such as a late payment, and dispute your credit report. 1) Start off by getting a copy of your free credit report and looking for any errors. 2) If you find anything, check to see if the mistake […]
Three Money Traps to Avoid
June 30, 2009
When money is tight, it’s tempting to turn to quick fixes but some of them can have lasting consequences for your money and your future. Obviously times are tough and many people are faced with decisions they thought they’d never have to make but here are three money traps to watch out for. Cashing in your […]
Discover Credit Cards in Cereal Boxes?
June 26, 2009
When I went to recycle an old box of Honey Nut Cheerios last night a small silver package fell out of the container. Now I’m sure my wife would have just thrown it away without opening it but I’m a sucker for free stuff (even if it’s a toy in a box of cereal) so I peeled open […]
Credit Card Telephone Scammers
June 11, 2009
These credit card scammers won’t leave me alone! Just over a month ago I wrote about an automated phone call I received regarding credit card interest rates and the same exact call came through again today. A fembot named Jamie gave me the same spiel, this time I caught a few more details. Once again she referenced how credit […]
Good Customer Service Appreciation Day!
June 8, 2009
Did you know that today is Good Customer Service Appreciation Day? It seems all we ever hear about customer service are negative experiences. I was listening to John Jantsch interview an author the other day and heard an interesting comment; many times people will talk badly about a company that they’ve never even been a […]
Lemonade Stand Money Lessons
June 7, 2009
Lemonade stands are a lot of work for little kids and aren’t that lucrative but they can be a great way to help them learn the value of a dollar. This weekend we ran across some neighborhood kids just as they were closing down their lemonade stand for the day. Excited to get one last […]
Summer Money – Graduations, Weddings, & Investing
June 4, 2009
May was our first month as a two kid family and was a busy time. Our little baby girl isn’t sleeping through the night yet but we’re starting to get her figured out. We’ve been through some late nights and LOTS of crying but in spite of that we’ve continued to publish articles on the […]
Angies List Review
May 31, 2009
Angies List reviews of local contractors are written by consumers who share their positive and negative experiences on a range of home improvement services. Angie’s List members submit ratings of contractors they’ve worked with; such as plumbers, electricians, painters, and roofers. Angies List Trial I first tried out Angies List when a co-worker let me […]
What Would You Do If You Lost Your Job?
May 31, 2009
Losing your job is a big financial setback for multiple reasons. Not only do you lose a source of income but often times multiple benefits as well. For example, I have disability insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance through my employer’s plan that I’d have to re-evaluate if I was let go. There […]
