Family

All Aboard…!

Waaaaay back in April of 2005, right before I started this blog, an event occurred which changed my financial life. My wife and I sat down and created a budget. Yes, we sat down, worked together, and formulated our spending plan. This single meeting lead to much of our “personal finance” success. We were, and are, on the same page.…

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Family

Pictures Worth About 10 Cents

I always like blogs where I get to see a glimpse of someone’s “real” life. I thought that I would do a quick picture-essay of a little project I like to call: “Cleaning Off The Kitchen Counter”. The home that we live in has this little set of cabinets that are away from the sink and the stove. The counter…

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A Desperate Cry For Help… Or, Just A Simple Question

I’d like some reader feedback, please. I am thinking about opening a new checking account and I’d like your help in finding the very best one out there. Here are the features that I am looking for: Free Online Banking and Bill Pay Free In-and-out money Transfers Interest-bearing Rebates for ATM Expenses Low Minimum For Avoiding Fees Extras but not…

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