Why Getting Pet Insurance Might Have Been A Good Idea.
To be perfectly honest, I always thought that pet insurance was an incredible waste of money. When people are having trouble paying their own “human” bills, does it really make sense to pay an additional $10-$20 per month for insurance for your pet? We have had pets our whole lives and have never [...]
Things You Should Know Before Investing With Someone.
This article I just read reminded me of something my Dad once told me when I was a kid (will explain below). The article was discussing how investing in or with a friend or family member can be a risky proposition. There are all sorts of problems that can crop up in terms [...]
Money Quote Friday - Which Month To Invest During Edition.
For those of you nervous about getting started investing in the stock market, keep this quote from Mark Twain in mind:
“October: This is one of the particularly dangerous months to invest in stocks. Other dangerous months are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August and February.” - Mark Twain
In reality, there is [...]
Vacation On The Cheap - Book A Bus Trip Package.
If you don’t mind sharing your vacation with about 30 other people, buying a packaged bus trip just might be the way for you to afford a quick getaway. I used to take the bus back and forth between Boston and NYC often and it wasn’t all that bad…although my trip was over in [...]
Why Savings Bonds Are A Great Gift Idea For Newborns And Children.
As a kid I never thought it was very cool when I received savings bonds as gifts on birthdays and holidays. “Are you serious? What am I supposed to do with these?” I mean, it was a nice gesture and all, but since I could not use the money for new toys, it [...]
Lesson Learned - Accepting A Freelance Project With A Very Strict Budget.
Even if you do think you can complete the project on time within the budget, spend some extra time figuring it out.
Case in point, my most recent project for a video editing/DVD creation job. I took the job because it was going to be a slow month for me anyway and figured [...]
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