May 2011

Challenging Money: Memorial Day Edition

As Memorial Day approaches, I look at three of the best posts on personal finance from the last 2 weeks.

7 Things I Learned From American Idol

With two American Idol seasons under my belt, I came to 7 conclusions about the show that we could apply elsewhere.

Foreclosure Not So Bad, Says TransUnion

Earlier this week, Housing Wire ran a report that suggested mortgage defaults are not a good predictor of future loan problems.

Pros and Cons of Buying a New House

One of the first choices you’ll make when looking for a new home is whether to buy a brand new or existing home. This post explores some considerations of each type and what you might expect.

The Balance Between Doing and Planning

There is a force at the heart of nearly everything we do in life. It tugs on us in two directions (assuming we are not “at rest”)–in one corner is doing, in the other is planning.

Why I Terminated the Grocery Coupon Experiment

I recently decided to stop the Grocery Coupon Experiment because it wasn’t working for our family. This post outlines the seven reasons why I believe we failed.

The Benefits of Renting: A Surprisingly Long List

While I very much want to buy a house, I completely acknowledge that renting comes with a lot of under-talked-about benefits. Here are some of them.

Challenging Money: Yakezie Edition

This week’s theme is all about “making it,” views from the perspective of those who have achieved a good deal of success, in money and/or in life.

Buying Your First House: A Simple Guide

Following my recent flurry of posts on home buying, a few of you have asked for a more comprehensive guide to the process.

Mvelopes Review: 2011 Update

An updated review of Mvelopes, I take an in-depth look at some of the features the program offers and my overall take.

Parking Lot Hit-and-Run

Last week, a fellow member of the human race decided to nail my car in the parking lot and flee. These are my tips for dealing with the situation.

Going Paperless With Your Money

If you want to take the leap to paperless, or your existing system isn’t working quite right, here is the strategy I used to set up my own system and dump my filing cabinet for good.

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