Debt is bad; plain and simple. I have been on a mission to get out of debt, and I joined the Debt Free Club to put it out there publicly. Funny thing, I had started this blog post back in October when I joined, but somehow it fell off of my radar to post. Why […]
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Financial Peace University Online
Did you know that you can take Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University online? I didn’t but my wife happened to find it and mention it, so we are now enrolled. I have to tell you we are enjoying it. I had resisted taking the course for many years because I thought I knew better. I […]
Pennywise and Pound-Foolish
There’s a tendency on the part of humans to think in terms of proportions. It’s easy, for example, to think you’re doing a great job saving $3 on a $8 package of paper towels — and then turn around and fail to save $300 on a $27,000 new car because “what the heck, if I’m […]
The Best and Worst States to Retire In
When people think of retirement, it brings up different thoughts for different people. Some think of leaving work behind and others think of doing more meaningful and heartfelt work where the money is less of a concern. One of the factors that we all have to face is what sources of income we will have […]
What Closing Costs Do I Have to Pay When I Buy a House?
Purchasing a home involves more than searching for the perfect house in the ideal location. Buying a home involves many factors outside the realm of what house to buy and where; buyers need to be aware of the additional financial obligations involved with the home buying process. The lender that approves the mortgage will be […]
What Crazy Frugal Habits Do You Have?
Do you ever find yourself doing silly things that others might find crazy in the name of being frugal? I know I do and it’s usually not about money as much as it is just the satisfaction of the act. This morning, I experienced one of these as I was looking at the near empty […]
5 Most Expensive Homes to Insure in the World
According to Forbes, there are 1,226 billionaires in the world with a combined net worth of $4.6 trillion. Given the kind of money swirling around the world’s richest circles, it isn’t unexpected to find the wealthy splurging immense amounts on private residences. Then of course, there are the ancient houses of royalty that sprawl over […]
3 Advantages to Having the Right Type of Life Insurance
To get the best life insurance policy for your personal needs, you really need to be educated. Even during that process, you will never learn all there is to know. As I have used my life insurance policy (yes, I bought one that I can use before I die) I have learned so much more […]
