Just tidbits about money and finance.
From the monthly archives:
Meet The Parkers from the Extreme Savers series. I liked this couple. They sound like real people. I love the photo of their Halloween costumes.
Will the deficit ruin my retirement? A question I’ve always wondered about. It’s part of why you should factor in inflation when setting your target retirement goal. The future’s brightness or [...]
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Jonathan asks What are your luxuries?
I have to think about this one because some of them are must-haves, though I know I could live without them. Living off-grid for 10 days while camping really forces you to evaluate what it is that you need for living and what’s nice, but not essential.
Things I absolutely must [...]
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Four women personal finance writers on the Diane Rehm Show’s 2006 archives.
Judith Levine
Liz Perle
Michelle Singletary
Jane Bryant Quinn
As many of you know, I love NPR. It’s free and one of my favorite charitable contribution recipients. Diane’s show is on during my workday, but I love to listen to the show and her callers while I’m spinning [...]
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I ran two used book auctions. One sold, the other did not. I mailed the package today, but I made a mistake. Being frugal and a little environmentally conscious, I re-used a white USPS Priority Mail box. BIG MISTAKE.
I wanted to send the books by Media Mail rate since it’s discounted from regular postage, but [...]
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The Wall Street Journal ran an article on Feburary 22, 2006 discussing long term care costs. As the article notes, it’s especially important for women.
Many women spend their declining years taking care of their spouses and loved ones. By the time they are in need of assistance, there is no one left to help them [...]
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My email address was buried in a post somewhere. I figured if folks wanted to reach me privately they could leave a comment since I moderate them.
But since some folks want a quicker, faster way to reach me, I figured I should open an email account for this blog. It’s got this really catchy name. [...]
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Whenever you read a fashion magazine, they tell you how to go from day into evening by changing all your accessories. Buy a single item of clothing, but accessorize it for different looks!
Sure, ok. Save money buying one thing, and then load up on accessory crap! GREAT! Where’s the savings now?
Try DE-accessorizing. Today I almost [...]
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I’ve added a bunch of new people tonight to the blogroll on the left.
I wanted to give a special shout out to Money Blogger Podcast. Scott does a great job with these interviews. There’s jazzy music to start it off, which sounds very professional to me. Usually I don’t listen to MP3’s. I listen to [...]
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Money Dummy wrote this in response to Madame X’s post on what makes you feel poor. I think both posts are excellent. Madame X asked a really important question about how we *feel*. It’s another mind over money relationship that I’m glad she brought up. She’s very thoughtful that Madame X.
I liked Money Dummy’s commentary [...]
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Does anyone still visit a cobbler? Excuse me, a shoe repairman?
I have these great Joan & David square-toe loafers I bought at the Outlet in Petaluma, CA years ago. (Marked down to $80.00 for $120.00 shoes. That’s $10.00 a year for the last 8 years!) They need some tender love, but I can’t for the [...]
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