December 2010

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season, and a great new year!

Personal Finance Reading List: 2010 Edition

Last year’s reading list was a big hit with readers, so I’m doing it again. Once again, I’m trying to pin down the elusive question of “What do you read?”

6-Step Analysis of a Grocery Store Receipt

I’m sharing the receipt from my most recent trip to the grocery store, which is perfect for a demonstration of a short analysis I go through after almost every trip to get food.

An Introduction to High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP)

When shopping for health insurance, we have the option of traditional “co-pay” plans vs. high-deductible health plans. This is a brief introduction to HDHPs and why they may be the best move you make this year.

Video Review: Suze Orman Speaks at Google

Suze Orman recently spoke at Google about an action plan for employees, investing, saving, buying a home, credit scores, and her 10 “truths” of personal finance. Here are the highlights.

Don’t Lock Yourself into an Expert’s Advice

Following personal finance experts isn’t always the best ideas. Here are a few reasons why you should think twice.

Money-Saving Tips for Traveling to Family Emergencies

Recently, I’ve been a bystander to several occasions when family members had to fly out of town on short notice for family emergencies. Here are a few tips for keeping the money part under control.

What To Do When Your Employer Cancels Health Insurance Benefits

More than a year ago, we were faced with a horrifying reality–the end of our company-sponsored health insurance and a baby on the way. Here are some of the options we considered.

Baby Expense Report: Months 5-11

It’s been far too long since my last baby expense update. This post will catch you up to where we left off 6 months ago!

Having the Courage to Improve Your Finances

When I talk to people about what made them decide to get out of debt, quit their job and start a business, decide to buy a home, or retire early, they often talk about a “moment.” In that moment, they found the courage to begin.

December 2010

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