June 2011

Stop Getting Bullied Into Financial Decisions

While most people dispensing advice mean well, no one knows your money like you do–act that way and stop feeling guilty for making important decisions by trusting your own gut.

Considering Money in Family Planning

Many couples are deciding precisely when to get pregnant and have their first or subsequent children. The decision-making process considers a lot of factors, but money definitely plays a big part.

9 Appliance Repair Tips for Renters

A few weeks ago, the refrigerator in our apartment went out, leaving us without a way to keep food fresh. This is the story of how we dealt with it.

What Stock Broker Would I Recommend?

Doug writes in to ask about the best brokers to trade stocks with. I share some of the brokers I have experience with and who I would choose today.

If You Can Stand, You Can Win

This is a lesson I learned why playing tennis…As long as you can stand, you can win the game.

8 More Ways to Save on Vacations

I discuss eight ways we save money on vacations, including researching ahead and booking a place with kitchen facilities.

6 Essential Money Habits for Success

In his recent webinar, Leo Babauta explains that the key to reaching your goals is creating consistent habits. What are the habits I would recommend for success with money?

5 Reasons Why 0% Financing is a Horrible Idea

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I recently overheard a conversation about buying a car on 0% financing because it was too good to pass up. Here are 5 reasons I think this is the wrong approach.

Pros and Cons of Long-Term Employment

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Today marks the 5-year anniversary of the first day I worked for my current employer. I evaluate some of the pros and cons of staying with the same company for a long period of time rather than looking around from time to time for new employment.