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Why Don’t the Economic Experts Tell Us the Truth?

July 5, 2010

The book “Aftershock” by Weidemer, Weidemer and Spitzer documents economic predictions by people who should have known better but didn’t. Here is a sampling: Prediction: “A very powerful and durable rally is in the works. But it may need another couple of days to lift off. Hold the fort and keep the faith!” Richard Band, [...]

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Things People Accomplished at Your Age

May 26, 2010

Which of the following emotions  are you more likely to feel when reading what other people accomplished at your age: inspiration or depression? I long ago realized that I am not a prodigy, so I am not going to lament the fact that I didn’t write my first classic novel at age 20 – something [...]

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Stretch the Life of Your Mower by Giving Him a Name

April 21, 2010

photo credit: gfpeck I realize that the best way to stretch the life of your mower is to treat him right. But for those of us who are less than meticulous about equipment maintenance, naming him works pretty well. Read on for the story of Lazarus the Lawn Mower.

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A Letter From My Uncle Sam

March 22, 2010

Dear Nephew Joe, I know that you have been doing this personal finance blog thingy for a while now, so I figured some tips from your uncle would be appreciated. I don’t want to come across as sanctimonious but you really need to understand that you are off track on much of what you purport.

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Short Term Mission Trips, Vamonos Ministries and Us

March 8, 2010

“If you follow instructions, you will have little problems with your house. If you take shortcuts, you will be taking it apart and doing it over. Now. Are you ready to listen?” George Waterman was never one to sacrifice clarity for tact, and, as we slurped water in the 100° heat, we decided that we [...]

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Check Out This DIY Post

February 15, 2010

Greg at Eliminate the Muda has a post today, The Value of Do It Yourself is Greater Than Just The Savings, which includes yours truly (our fireplace), along with creations from other financial bloggers Paul from FiscalGeek and Joe from Joe Taxpayer.  It is a great read, along with pictures.  Besides saving money, the satisfaction [...]

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Love and Money

February 3, 2010

photo credit: mateoutah As I look back on my 39+ years of marriage, I can say that I look forward to another 39+ years of marriage. I can also say that working together on our finances has been a huge factor for the success of our marriage. We certainly have made our share of mistakes, [...]

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Should You Hire a Real Estate Broker to Sell Your House?

January 20, 2010

photo credit: griffithchris Before I go any further, I will state unequivocally,  “It depends.” Not everyone needs to hire a broker. But what should you consider before making your decision? Just like buying anything else, you should balance the cost against the benefit to determine which way the scales tip. Hopefully, this article will explain [...]

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How Do You Measure Success?

December 30, 2009

Last fall, at a class reunion in Palm Springs, CA, 39 year old Steven Burton wore dress Navy attire displaying the Navy Cross, the highest medal that can be awarded by the United States Department of the Navy. This award is given for “extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed [...]

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Are You Making Pascal’s Wager With Your Finances?

December 7, 2009

photo credit: NickStarr   “Pascal’s Wager” , an argument for belief in God, was formulated by 17th Century French Philosopher and Christian apologist Blaise Pascal. The Wager Defined The “Wager” argues that if one lives as an agnostic, he is betting his life on the non-existence of God. If, upon death, he discovers that he [...]

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Formula for Excellence: Practice for 10,000 Hours

October 22, 2009

photo credit: graymalkn Author Malcolm Gladwell, in his new book “Outliers”, shares his research that very few people achieve excellence without putting in at least 10,000 hours of preparation. His research dispels the notion that people can be at the top of their games with talent alone. Gladwell states, “The closer psychologists look at the [...]

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Is The Music In You Still Waiting To Be Sung?

October 15, 2009

photo credit: justalexanders Although Florence Littauer had been married for many years, she had never had a meaningful conversation with her mother-in-law Marita.  In Florence’s mind, Marita had always been a little too busy, a little too distant, and never seemed real.  But all that changed one evening when Florence asked Marita, who was nearing [...]

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