Monthly Archives: July, 2008
Insurance Worries And My Need To Stop Procrastinating
Alright, I have procrastinated long enough. A few months ago, I went to a lawyer and had him draw up new wills, one for me and one for my wife. But, even though I have them sitting in a folder in a filing cabinet, we haven’t signed them. So, tomorrow, I’m going to call his [...]
Reader Poll Results – 6 Months Worth Of Expenses And The Emergency Fund
A month ago, I asked my readers to share their ideas about emergency funds, how much money it takes to cover 6 months worth of expenses, and the best place to stash emergency fund cash. I’ve been amazed by the response to the poll. More than 1000 readers have voted – and almost 50 left [...]
New Social Security Benefits Calculator Plus A Stroll Through My Blogroll
On the way home from the bank today, I heard a news story on the radio about the new Social Security Benefits Calculator, located over at SSA.gov. You can use the estimator, if – * You are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; * You have enough Social Security credits at [...]
New Site Design And Getting Ready For School To Start
My wife is an educator, so she’ll be headed back to the classroom in a few weeks. We have been so busy this summer – and our financial records reflect a slight lack of discipline. We haven’t overspent, but we haven’t saved us much as I would have liked, either. But, frankly, with all that [...]
