“Any so-called material thing that you want is merely a symbol: you want it not for itself, but because it will content your spirit for the moment.” — Mark Twain
Hope you guys have a fantastic weekend!
In a sort of follow-up post to yesterday’s “How To Go About Finding A Job Online“, I thought it would be fun to ask you guys what the worst job you ever had was. Most of us have had those particular jobs that were just really bad for whatever reason, and I am no exception [...]
While the job market may be tight, and getting that perfect job custom-designed for you might be out of reach for a bit, it doesn’t mean that you should just give up hope. My brother was unemployed for 4+ months before finding another gig — and while it’s not exactly what he wanted, it is [...]
The bulk of this article was originally posted at my sister site, Simple.Organized.Life. Some of you may wonder why I am posting this here on My Two Dollars, but the reason should be obvious — frugality! Who can’t use 2 GB of free online storage?
I have talked before about how I have 2 computers – [...]
Used correctly, credit can be an incredible asset to your financial stability. Used incorrectly, it can be your downfall. The keys are knowing what to do with it, how and when to use it, and how to maintain it. While carrying debt can get you in to all sorts of trouble, using credit in [...]
If you pay estimated taxes, please do not forget to pay your 3rd quarter installment which is due at the IRS tomorrow, September 15th. I have been paying estimated taxes for almost 4 years now as a self-employed taxpayer, and while it can be a pain in the butt to set aside that taxes due [...]
A few months ago, I ran out of ink for my HP C4280 in the middle of a big printing job. “No problem”, I thought, as I opened my supply drawer only to find that I had no new ink cartridges! This meant only one thing — I was going to have to drive into [...]
I get up around 6am every morning, feed the cat, make the coffee, and then sit outside for a few minutes with said coffee to enjoy the quiet. However, while only 2 weeks ago I could go out in a short sleeve shirt, I now need to put on a sweatshirt as it has been [...]
“In all recorded history there has not been one economist who has had to worry about where the next meal would come from.” — Peter Drucker
Have a great weekend everyone!
You’ve seen the ads and heard the commercials touting the best way to get out of debt forever in a few short months. While these promises made by the unending number of companies popping up to help you eliminate debt may sound too good to be true, there is one thing you can take [...]
