If You Didn’t Act on It, Don’t Complain About It

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I vote because I want the right to complain for the next 2 years about the choices our politicians make. But many of us sit idly by and watch financial disaster happen, all the while complaining about it.

The Most Dangerous Habit in Personal Finance…

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…is swinging the pendulum too far and too often. Bouncing from one financial extreme to another can be hazardous to your finances. Here are a few ways to stop it.

Are You Spending 15% More Than You Want?

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Most people can do a fair job at hedging against lifestyle inflation when things like raises or bonuses come along. But what about the everyday little “upgrades” that creep up?

You Can Use Being Surprised to Your Advantage

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A story about turning surprise on its head and using it to our advantage when it came time to negotiate our rent. How can you take advantage of the next surprise moment?

Planning for Death Like Planning for Doomsday

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Planning for any “end date” is tricky business. What happens when it doesn’t come as planned? Here are a few suggestions.

“I Don’t Have Any Money”: Bull (most likely…)

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If you’ve ever said “I don’t have any money,” this is the post you need to read. Money mantras can be deadly if applied incorrectly, and this is certainly one case of poor self-thought.

That Thing You Love

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Everyone has something they love–and it’s rarely what someone else loves. Use this to your advantage when designing a business, and make sure you’re funding your own love!

Like Frogs in Boiling Water

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Cell phone bills, or any kind of subscription with options, is very much like being placed in water and slowly having the heat cranked up. Just 10 short years ago (it seems like forever), my cell phone bills were around $40. Somewhere along the line, “smart” phones, “web” phones, phone games, phone ringers, phone insurance, [...]

Can You Make a Living Recycling 10 Cent Bottles and Cans?

Michael from the Dough Roller explores an idea that was taken on by the popular TV show, Seinfeld. Can you actually make enough money to live by collecting and returning cans?

Really Pay Yourself First: Doing a 180 on Savings

We’re going to try a little experiment for the next six months with our savings. Read about how what we’re doing is very different from the “traditional” approach.

What are Your Money Tapes?

Guest post from Gary Foreman about what plays in your head when we make uncomfortable financial decisions.

How Personal is Personal Finance?

Thinking about how to approach personal finance–from the outside in, or from the inside out? Let me know what you think!

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