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Goals, Goals, Goals: 2012 Edition

Every year starts out with the best intentions, grand plans, and dreams of what’s possible. By March, the initial momentum is usually gone, and it takes a lot of effort and motivation to rekindle the excitement that filled those initial weeks. This year, I’m doing things a little differently. For starters, I’ll be targeting only [...]

State of the Blog: 2012 Update

As we move into 2012 and I get ready for the year of financial posts ahead, I’m taking this week as an opportunity to look back and plan forward. Yesterday, I shared the most popular posts from 2011 with you. Today, I’d like to update you about what’s going on around the blog and what you [...]

The Best Posts of 2011

Welcome, 2012. Our family had a fantastic time in Orlando this weekend bringing in the New Year, and I have to tell you that Disney really knows how to throw a party and make it memorable. The fireworks spectacular on New Year’s Eve was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. All this week, I’ll be [...]

Thankfulness for 2011

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Every year around this time, I get in a self-reflective mood that lasts from Thanksgiving through the first week of January. It’s a nice time of year for reviewing accomplishments, thinking about goals, wrapping up loose ends, and making important life decisions. Of course, the first and most important step in all of that is [...]

Fiscal Fizzle Reader Survey Results

Over the past three weeks, I’ve asked many of you via Facebook, Twitter and this site to participate in a short survey to help me shape the future of Fiscal Fizzle. This post is an insight into those results.

State of the Blog 2011

I review the state of the blog, inspired by the President’s speech (which I did not see), and the upcoming birthday of the blog itself.

Wow! I Am Completely Blown Away (+Joyce House Update)

Joyce House traffic exploded at the site yesterday. Here are some more resources to get you guys started on the coupon journey, and a special Joyce House update.

Good Riddance, 2010: Our Goals for 2011

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2010 is over, and here are my personal and professional goals for 2011. Would you like to share what you’re after this year?

Happy Holidays!

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

Things I’m Thankful For: 2010 Edition

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Here are some of the things I’m thankful for this year. How about you–do you still have a job, did you meet your goals, or take advantage of opportunities when they presented themselves?

The Best of October: Personal Finance Links

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I review the best posts around the web from October, look at the most popular Fizzle posts, and let you know about what’s going on behind the scenes!

Blog Action Day 2010: Water

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October 15th is the 2010 Blog Action Day and this year’s theme is water. Help me raise $500 for charity: water with your donation!