Monthly Archives: December, 2009
The Best Thing About My Old Truck
I have this old truck – a 1994 Ford. (It’s not THAT old, but at 15 years, it has its share of scrapes and dings.) I use it, mainly, to haul off the trash, but it’s also good for towing a trailer or bringing home supplies from the lumber yard. I bought the truck, used, [...]
Bossing Myself Around
Having read countless articles about personal finance and money management, I’ve come to the following conclusion. The best thing that I can do to insure that I have a sound financial future is to be a better boss – of myself. Allow me to explain. About four years ago, after spending almost 15 years working [...]
Getting Ready For 2010
As preparation for 2010, I’ve spent some time updating automated contributions to various retirement, education, and cash savings accounts. Here’s the breakdown – My Retirement Accounts – 403(b) – Monthly amount = $1375 A percentage of pre-tax income is deducted from each monthly paycheck. Roth IRA – Monthly amount = $312.50 My goal is to [...]
