Just tidbits about money and finance.
From the monthly archives:
I didn’t post today because I was too tired last night to write anything. And then too busy during the day at work to write anything. (which I try not to do anyhow)
But then you see, I counted up how many weekends I’ve given up for my job this year. I’m almost reaching double digits.
‘Give [...]
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Madame X and Jane Dough have been highlighted at the Grey Lady in an article that was published on Sunday.
Thanks Madame X for the link!
To new readers, welcome! I don’t have too much to say about myself other than I’m glad you’re here. Please feel free to use the HALOSCAN comment system on the left [...]
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I’m feeling chatty, but expect small posts today. Very busy at work. Coding is wonderful stuff.
Found a new blog for Oracle g33ks. Jonathan Lewis has a new blog. God bless the man. His CBO Fundementals book has been a godsend for performance.
Enough of the nerding. Today I am a Crawly Amphibian. Thanks to LAMoney Guy, [...]
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I ran up those credit cards like you wouldn’t believe. It’s time to break out the ramen. That is all.
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Current stats on why getting a college degree is so valuable.
High stress at work. Been there. Done that. Won’t do it again. (Read my comment at Freedumb’s blog on the next link provided.)
In regards to Freedumb’s recent experience, signs you’ve stayed too long. This is a really good list. I should know. I cried a [...]
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NPR has got a great story about ARMs. The figure that intrigued me most is the 1.5% foreclosure rate in 2002, during the recession. The expert on the program basically said that a 1.5% rate was unlikely.
They also had an article about falling home prices. I didn’t have a chance to listen to this one [...]
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In a strange coincidence, Madame X posted this about work versus life in terms of financial management.
Last night I was talking with a friend about the very same thing. She’s a retail store manager. Recently, she took over an ailing business and has turned it around. Her one comment is that if she hadn’t been [...]
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I have horrible headaches and a sore throat. I’ve been this way for a few days. I can only offer you this recipe for leftovers:
1 roasted chicken carcass from the supermarket (This is the leftovers)
Garlic cloves
Large pot of water
Boil the leftover chicken and garlic. Throw in enough salt, pepper and Tabasco for taste. Eat with [...]
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Ok, I’m still on this career and networking kick. I get this way about once a year when I reassess what I’m doing at work and if I really like this place and where it’s going.
Latest tip is professional networking websites. There is one that I’ve been using that has actually resulted in some high-quality [...]
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Make Love Not Debt has by far the best post of the week. Knowing the warning signs of financial trouble is the first step to getting out. Good on them for getting motivated.
Financial Freedumb on leaving work. I’ve SO been there. Who hasn’t? Learn from his example and take the classy way out. Don’t burn [...]
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