Lately I’ve been playing a lot of Spike Ball and Kan Jam. Both of these fun games are excellent if you have active children or young adults in your family. Spike Ball is a 4 person (2 on 2), trampoline based game that is kind of a mixture of volleyball and 4 square. …
Frequent guest poster Noreen checks in with a commentary on the implications of the removal of the Payroll Tax holiday and American taxation in general. I have to say, that I am NOT excited about seeing this expire. I would actually prefer to keep the 4.8% rate as it is, but remove the cap so …
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How would you like it if your student loan payments came directly out of your paychecks? Does it sound scary? Does it sound convenient? A little of both? Probably. It’s called Income-Based Student Loan Payment. Well, that’s what’s being proposed by Wisconsin Republican Representative Tom Petri in a new bill I first read about in the Consumerist. …
The following is a guest post from Noel Finley. That 4th point on making cuts when necessary could just as easily have been called Sunk Costs Are Irrelevant so you know I approve! Whether or not you are an entrepreneur, there are many qualities of small business that you can apply to your personal finance …
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What an exciting day! Today is the day I win the $550 million dollar Powerball lottery. I know I know it's a completely imprudent purchase and HIGHLY unlikely event, but really the dreams you get to dream are well worth a small outlay of your play money in my humble opinion. What'll I do if …
Another nice guest post from Noreen… Confusion abounds about the difference between credit reports and credit scores. Many people mistakenly think they’re one and the same, perhaps because the terms are often used interchangeably when discussing the condition of their credit. Both credit reports and scores are reviewed by potential lenders and can influence the …
Welcome to the Q4 2012 edition of Maximizing What’s in Your Wallet! As a reminder, this post is for all the credit card deadbeats out there looking to maximize cash back rewards. So, if you never carry a balance on your credit cards, have them set to auto-pay in full every month, and want to make …
First, my apologies. I accidentally did something that put my anonymity at risk so I had to rip the whole site down while I worked that out. It appears as though my anonymity is preserved. However, as a precautionary measure I've removed all of my net worth posts. They are permanently removed. I'm still …
July has not been a particularly interesting month. The coolest thing to happen this month is my son became an UNO expert and is learning how to play a competent game of 5 card stud. It's amazing how much math you can teach a 6 year old while playing poker with chips. And, we …
The following is guest post from Noreen Ruth on personal finance podcasts. My personal preference goes to NPR's Marketplace Money and Freakonomics Radio. How about you? Which ones are your favorites? Anyone interested in the latest financial trends and expert advice will find a treasure trove of information online, especially by following a well-researched …
