Weekly Recap Miss Blinkin and I returned to an empty house after a very relaxing vacation. It was the second of the month but that didn't make it any less enjoyable. It was a lot of fun. On a financial note - we began the merging of our accounts. As a newly-engaged couple, some may say this is …
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What is Supply Trade Finance?
Supply trade finance is a complex form of international finance related to international trade. It is used when there are buyers and sellers of goods in different countries, who use different banking systems and laws. The main reason companies use supply trade finance intermediaries is to help …
Sunday Funday: Weekly Recap
I'm at the beach for the second time this month. It's a different feeling than I'm used to. Typically, our bodies and minds are in desperate need of rest by the time vacation rolls around but not this time. I'm hoping my already-rejuvenated body is more productive this trip than I was 2 weeks ago. …
Your Obsession With FREE
A few weeks ago I asked "Who Wants A FREE Gift Card?" The generosity was a combination of - a "thank you" to my readers - and - an experiment on consumerism. You may be surprised by the results. Let me first announce the winner of the FREE gift card before I get too tangled in the tests. And …
Sunday Funday: A Life Update
It's been two weeks since I've written a blog post and I'm getting antsy. It's bad that the two weeks have felt like forever, but I suppose I could have worse addictions. Blogging about personal finance shouldn't hurt my health too badly. Where Have I Been? Odds are you probably haven't even …
Payplan: Laugh In The Face Of Debt
When confronted with a challenge that seems too tough to do, your first instinct may be to walk away, saying “I give up” as quickly as possible. This is often the case if you’ve got a mountain of debt which seems impossible to clear. You might have used a credit card to buy an awesome new 3D TV or …
I Was Housed By A Homeless Guy
Sounds ironic, doesn't it? How could "he who don't own home" be capable of housing "he who own home?" Confucius can't even provide understanding on this matter so I suppose I'll have to explain further. I typically take about an hour each day to escape from the office. Even if you're swamped, I …