Finish What You Start
December 14, 2020
I buy used books whenever I can. The books are almost always in really good condition, and come at half the price. Some books you’d never even be able to tell are used.
You Can Do It All: Make More Money, Be Frugal, and More
December 10, 2020
I often hear people talk about personal finance like there is only one pathway to success. “Do this, not that” “The only way to get wealthy…” “That way is for suckers” “The only way is to make more” “Nothing else will work”
Stop the Losing Streaks—One Bad Financial Choice Doesn’t Have to De-Rail Your Week, Month, or Year
December 7, 2020
Ok, so you did it. You made a bad financial choice. By “bad”, I mean something that doesn’t align with your goals and values. Something you wish you didn’t do.
Should I Move? 5 Things to Consider First
December 3, 2020
It hasn’t been uncommon over the years for stories to come out about people moving to less expensive areas of the country. Those stories usually involve someone from California or New York moving to a much less expensive part of the country, tripling the square footage of their house, while paying a quarter of the price.
Zero Regrets: My Failed Attempt at Law School
November 30, 2020
About 15 years ago I took a big risk. I left a really comfortable life to pursue a bigger dream. I had a job I liked and was good at, a decent amount of time for leisure, and enough money to get by.
5 Simple Steps to Taking a Guilt-Free Vacation
November 23, 2020
We all need to take a break and have fun now and then. Some call it a vacation, others call it a trip, travel, or holiday. Whatever you call it, we all need to hit the pause button on daily life and get away now and then.
Financial Replacement Behaviors and Habits
November 19, 2020
Personal finance is often made into a complicated topic. Gurus try to sell you their products promising riches if you just follow their system. One “money expert” says you’ve got to do this while the other expert says do that. Inundated with information, many people get overwhelmed, say they’re “no good with money”, and give up.
Finding Joy
November 16, 2020
I’ve noticed something in my neighborhood and other areas of town in the past week that I’ve never seen before. Today is November 16th, and there are Christmas decorations already up. Not just a house or two, but several houses.
The Top 5 Reasons I Pay Cash For Cars
November 2, 2020
I used to finance cars. I thought that’s what you did with cars, so I followed along. I really didn’t think twice about it to be honest. I’ve changed my way of thinking over the years though.
Question Why
October 22, 2020
I was talking with a friend of a friend a few weeks ago. He and his wife both work good jobs and make a decent salary. They’ve got a couple young kids not quite school age yet. Let’s call them Sam and Trisha.
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