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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008This is the time of year when the entire Western World is engaged in defining the new “resolutions” by which individuals will live their lives. As you can see from my New Year’s Eve post, throw your resolutions away. Instead, establish goals. Develop strategies and tasks to meet these goals. In short, make a plan. […]
Thoughts about Black Friday
Sunday, November 25th, 2007Yes, I probably should be working on something for grad school. Yes, I probably should be reading some fascinating book or writing some incredibly thought provoking–and well-written–paper about something or other. But I can’t.
Because I can’t get something out of my mind.
In reading the obligatory news articles about Black Friday, I was struck by one […]
John Stossel, 20/20 Look at Debt
Friday, January 19th, 2007Tonight on 20/20, John Stossel looks at America’s and Americans’ relationship with debt.
You can read an article that is based on excerpts from the program at ABCNews.com. Great look into the life of debt collectors. We also get to hear from Dave Ramsey and how his experience with credit and bankruptcy changed not only his […]
Eliminating Debt: List All of Your Debts
Thursday, January 11th, 2007So you thought the idea of tracking your spending was painful? Wait until you realize that another important step in eliminating your debt is facing your demons head on. That’s right: You have to sit down with all of your debts and you have to write down each and every outstanding debt…to the penny.
Impossible […]
A Warning for Us All at Broke-Ass Student
Wednesday, January 10th, 2007I enjoy linking to other blogs. I am amazed at how intelligent, thought-provoking, helpful, or witty people are. But the link I offer today serves as a serious warning to each of us as possible victims.
Broke-Ass Student shares with us her confusion for being sued for what looks like a zombie debt that–apparently–does not and […]
Eliminating Debt: Your Spending Log
Monday, January 8th, 2007With the New Year arrives a New You. If you’re reading this post, you have a deep and sincere desire to control your finances and eliminate your credit card debt.
Eliminating credit card debt takes work, commitment, and perseverance. If you have a substantial amount of debt, it will not go away overnight (no matter […]
Unemployment Sucks
Saturday, October 7th, 2006I haven’t been posting lately because, well, because I don’t have much to write about. What am I doing with my extra money? What am I doing to limit my spending? What creative ways have I created to make my retirement savings grow? NONE.
Being unemployed means two things:
Spending Plummets. Few who find themselves unemployed follow […]