I hope you had a Merry Christmas. My family and I are finally home after a week away. We had a wonderful time visiting with our parents, but it feels good to be home. My wife spent most of the afternoon yesterday cleaning out our kids’ closets, making room for their new toys. I’m working hard to get ready for…
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Shopping At An Antiques Store For Non-Antique Stuff
Saturday, while getting ready to attend a wedding, I found myself in a bit of a pickle. I wanted to wear a particular dress shirt, but I couldn’t find my cuff links. I live in a small town, and I really didn’t have time to hop in the car, drive 30 minutes to a jeweler, buy some cuff links, and…
The Most Awesome Readers In The World Share Their Best Personal Finance Tips
A few weeks ago, I asked readers to share their practical tips for personal finance newbies. Here’s a summary of responses – Spend less than you earn. The granddaddy of them all. All progress begins with this first step. If you want to get out of debt and increase your savings, you must decrease your spending and live below your…