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Real Food IS Expensive

Okay, this might not come as a shocker to most, but to a big-boy like me, who likes to eat junk, I realized today that “real” food can be very, very expensive. Wow. Fresh fruits and veggies can cost more than frozen or packaged, and healthy breads cost 2 or 3 times more than plain white or wheat. And organic?…

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Random Thoughts

Open Letter to ABC Sports

Alright, I know that this is a personal finance blog…but I need to get this off my chest. I am a “huge” football fan, but I was sickened by the opening of Monday Night Football tonight. So mad, in fact, that I emailed the following letter to both abc and to espn. I post it here for all to read.…

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Debt Story

Simple Living

First thing, check out the Carnival of Personal finance over at Smart Money Daily. Jon has a great blog, and I think you should check it out. Also, if you like podcasts (these are down-loadable mp3 shows), then check out the ladies over at More Hip Than Hippie. I am a conservative, and we get a bad rap when it…

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