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How much money do you need to feel rich?

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:21:33 +0000

In the US, we have a somewhat stange definition of what it means to be rich and poor. Even many of those considered to be “poor” in America are rich, compared with the lifestyle and conditions of other countries. And, in order to be defined as “rich” in America, it seems that the amount of [...]

Frugality or Common Sense?

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:38:10 +0000

In this post, there was a discussion of why it is so much harder to thrive in America today than it used to be. A lot of the causes are legitimate, and it really and truly is more difficult to survive and thrive than it used to be, because of a number of different factors. [...]

How Debt Causes More Debt

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:35:31 +0000

I mentioned in a previous post that my ex boyfriend is having some money management difficulties now that we have broken up. One thing he seems to be doing again, as he did years ago, is taking cash advances on his credit cards to cover expenses like rent and other credit card bills. This is [...]

Do Some People Need Help To Get Out of Debt?

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:39:32 +0000

I had written on this blog in the past about how I was getting out of debt, and I also mentioned that the person who was my significant other at the time had a great deal of debt as well. Now that he is no longer my significant other, I am still doing fairly well [...]

Would you Work Twice as Hard to Do What You Love?

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:29:33 +0000

This past few months, I have really been trying to develop my freelance writing career. I have almost achieved the point now where I am making decent enough money to be satisfied- but I am definitely working a lot. If I took a different sort of job- out of the house, doing something I find [...]

Really Easy, Free Money- FREE

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:28:11 +0000

Earn $25+ from Lending Club to start investing when you sign up through this link (Please note- that link is my referral link). Lending Club gives you a free $25, which you can lend on any one of the many available loans. It only takes a second to sign up and pick a loan. Then, [...]

The Cost of Investing in a Relationship

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:32:40 +0000

Lately, I’ve been talking to someone long distance a lot. Fortunately, right now, he is calling me- so I don’t have to worry about phone cards and long distance minutes and the like. However, it did get me thinking… it seems like it can be expensive to find a significant other. If you are living [...]

Swimming Pools are Expensive

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:57:40 +0000

My dad just opened the pool today. I’m excited, because we (my puppies and I) really like swimming… but at the same time, swimming pools are expensive. Before you put one in, you need to think not just of the fun you will have with hours of beachside volleyball, but also about the cost of [...]

Happy Memorial Day

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:23:15 +0000

I hope everyone is having a nice holiday. As we remember those brave soldiers who gave their lives for the country, it is a good day to ask ourselves if we are making all the appropriate sacrifices for the greater good. Are we foregoing temporary pleasures for our long term financial success? Are we placing [...]

Even Other Peoples Weddings Can Be Expensive!

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:28:08 +0000

One of my friends recently got engaged, and is starting to plan her wedding. Of course, I know weddings can be as costly as you make them- but that is only true for the bride and groom. If you are asked to be in a weddng, you have 2 choices- 1) say no and look [...]