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The Washington Post published an article today about a new (to us) security system that some local daycares are using to supposedly protect the children from kidnapping or harm. The technology isn't what caught my attention, but rather some of the … [Read more...] about $22,000 per year and a 2 hour commute for a bit of security
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money • Frugality
This article is part of my "Secret to Success" series. Check my index article to see where it all started and for the other four parts! Frugality and thriftiness seem to be the new buzz words in this economy, but if you've been following … [Read more...] about Our secret to success: Part Two: Live Frugally
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money
We were married over 5 years ago, but we've held onto all of the cards we received as gifts, and each year we find a new surprise. After our wedding, while our two families were still in town together (they live 1.5 hours apart), we opened our … [Read more...] about Married? You might want to check for forgotten gifts
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money
Just watch the video and try to figure it out for yourself. I'm dumbfounded. (this is safe for work) Note: If you're reading through email or RSS, you may need to click through to watch. … [Read more...] about 1 man, 21 kids, minimum wage and child support
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money
Aren't we all feeling a bit overworked, overwhelmed and/or underpaid? Well, actually I'm only feeling one of those, but I'll get to that later. Louis Barajas has taken his nearly 20 years of experience as a financial planner and determined that … [Read more...] about Overworked, Overwhelmed and Underpaid
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I've hated the word "paradigm" since I first heard it a few years ago. It was clearly a buzz word used by corporate executive wannabes to fluff up their presentations, or by smarty pants friends and colleagues who probably can't even spell the word … [Read more...] about Shifting Your Attitudes [Paradigms]
As some of you know, my wife Stacie is a dietitian at a major area hospital. What that means is she has been on the in-patient side of patient care for the last 5 or so years of her career. Well, today is the last day of her job! A few months ago, … [Read more...] about Announcing Clever Dudette’s New Job
Family or Marriage • Finances & Money • Frugality
By a Clever Female Friend The following article is a guest post by my best friend's wife, who wishes to remain anonymous. You know my friend Shawn from his various guest articles on this site. I have always heard that there are a few things … [Read more...] about Lunch is on Me
