I used to spend all of my free time reading books about personal finance and investing - boy, was that boring. About 2 months ago I started focusing more on topics such as finding your purpose and chasing your dreams. I stumbled upon a book titled The Dream Manager, which I recommend to everybody. …
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Organizing My Life
Maybe you've noticed that I haven't been posting nearly as often as I was. It would be easy to blame this on life events such as my decision to buy a house but, let's be honest, how time-consuming is that? There are a number of bloggers that work longer days, post more frequently and have busier …
Your Car Budget – It Could Be Worse
Take a look at your budget. If you notice some items that move you to tears, it might be due to your four-wheeled money pit known as your car. Don’t feel too bad, though – it could certainly be worse. It Could Be Worse How could it be worse? You could own a boat! After all, you might be …
What To Look For In A Startup
Startup companies have been all the rage lately with this mini tech boom that has overtaken Wall Street. Just last week, a little startup called Instagram sold for $1 billion – and it only had 13 employees and a 26 year old CEO. And starting next year, new rules take effect that potentially allow …
Girl, What Chu Readin?
Here are a few articles to sift through this weekend. The first two are from two of my favorite "celebrity" bloggers followed by three reputable personal finance bloggers. Take a few minutes out of each day to visit these: Mark Cuban: Don't Follow Your Passion, Follow Your Effort Bill Gross: …
Should You Sell Your Timeshare?
Timeshares soared in popularity over the past 15 years, but recently, as the economy has dipped; many individuals are reconsidering whether owning a timeshare is really worth it. During boom years, people thought timeshares were a great investment, similar to owning a vacation home, but without all …
iBanker Market Update: Skating On Thin Ice (Part 1)
As I write the latest installment of my market update / missive, I feel compelled to comment on the utter domination that took place in NOLA last week; and as much as I hate Kentucky, I can't help but love that fact that they won the National Title. If you remember, Vanderbilt happened to beat …
