18 years ago • Comments
Today while I was closing our pool, I struck up a conversation with the neighbor across the street. I learned that she would be walking the full 4 miles kilometers in the Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer - DC. She was going to walk with 3 other … [Read more...] about I’m Walking for Hope. Consider donating.
18 years ago • Comments
I should say "I don't dream about financial windfalls that will wipe away our debt anymore". Honestly, I would lay awake at night dreaming about winning the lottery. I would spend untold amounts of time dividing up the winnings in my head, figuring … [Read more...] about I don’t dream anymore
18 years ago • Comments
Ok, so you think your $100 all-weather mats or $2,000 navigation unit upgrades are pricey. Check out this list from Car and Driver of the 10 most expensive (and truly decadent) vehicle options: Here's my take: 10. BMW Comfort Access: … [Read more...] about 10 Most Decadent Car Options
18 years ago • Comments
Welcome to my first "synchroblog" in which I, and about a dozen other bloggers answer one question in unison. I invite you to check out the other answers listed at the end of this article as we all have different perspectives on the question. And … [Read more...] about Synchroblog: How to improve the middle class financial health
Debt • Finances & Money • General
18 years ago • Comments
Many of you have asked me how you can create your own debt scales similar to mine (see the sidebar). I used to just refer you to the site where I got edumacated myself, but that site was surprisingly scrapped by the owners. Well I guess I'll need to … [Read more...] about Web Tutorial: Creating Your Own Debt Scales
18 years ago • Comments
Tomorrow, Tuesday October 7th, I will be participating in a "Syncroblog" with about a dozen other personal finance blogs. We'll all be answering the same question at the same time (so we don't get to look at each other's answers first). The question … [Read more...] about Weekly Roundup: Syncroblog Edition
18 years ago • Comments
I'm sitting here watching the VP debates and just heard Biden talk about how he wants the bankruptcy courts to be able to reduce your interest rate so you can afford to stay in your home. Ok, I guess I'm not totally against that, although I don't … [Read more...] about Biden says “Let the bankruptcy courts lower your mortgage principal”
18 years ago • Comments
Many of you know those "pay-per-pound" buffets where you, well, pay for food by the pound. You find them at the local deli or supermarket, and they're always flush with foods like fruit, chinese food, prepared pasta salads and other pretty or tasty … [Read more...] about Battling the “Pay-Per-Pound” Buffet Bar
