Many of you will remember reading about the Airstream camper my wife and I purchased last fall. Previous posts of this ongoing saga are Airstream and Irvin, a Nostalgic Adventure, Airstream Update: Did We Create a Monster? , and Update on Airstream – Not Good News.
Five Reasons Why a Penny Saved is Better Than a Penny Earned
photo credit: robynejay Memo to Benjamin Franklin: “Mr. Franklin, the wisdom of your classic adage is timeless. A penny saved is indeed a penny earned. However, at the risk of trampling on hallowed ground, I would suggest that ‘A penny saved is better than a penny earned.’ I realize that your original rolls easily off […]
Budgeting Without Bean Counting…5 Great Tips
As Janice and I have worked on our budget over the years, we have learned that the more we can automate it, the easier it becomes, the more we enjoy it and the greater our chances of sticking with it. We want to feel like we are in control of our money, but we also […]
How to Avoid the Negative Influences of the Wealth Effect
photo credit: KrissZPhotography What is the Wealth Effect? Did you know that recessions are good for your savings account, but a booming economy tends to drain your savings? It’s true. In April, 2005, when the stock market was booming, personal savings in the United States dipped to 1% but jumped to as high as 6% […]
Top Ten Grocery Saving Tips From the Expert (My Wife)
My wife is a remarkable homemaker; we could never have raised four children on a single income without her amazing skills and creativity. She was our family barber, the seamstress who patched the knees of torn jeans and the original creator of repurposing ideas, such as the homemade Halloween costumes (robot outfits made from egg cartons […]
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