The $683 billion in unpaid American credit card debt is about to look a whole lot uglier, thanks to efforts by Rebpulicans in Congress that will protect wealthy individuals and unscrupulous credit card companies while making it harder for the debt-laden individual to declare bankruptcy. Not only that, but those with the means will be […]
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Bankruptcy
Wednesday, February 16th, 2005 · 2 Comments
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ING Orange Savings
Thursday, December 23rd, 2004 · Comments Off on ING Orange Savings
Not too long ago I read a book called The Millionaire Next Door. It really struck home with a number of chords, and among the many lessons learned, one was to constantly monitor your budget and track where every penny goes. Outflow is equally, if not more so, important than inflow. There was also mention […]
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Capital One
Tuesday, November 30th, 2004 · 1 Comment
Having recently bucked the American way of life by paying off all my credit card debt, I now feel the need to observe and critique the corporate machine that encourages a debt-ridden lifestyle. Recently, I’ve been seeing a commercial by Capital One, one of the worst piranhas in the industry, that features a couple and […]
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Support
Thursday, March 4th, 2004 · Comments Off on Support
And now for something completely different: How to make some ducats by leveraging something I already do. You see, lately, I’ve been thinking a lot and hearing lately about people who have their own businesses or make some pretty good money doing this or that. Sure, I have my consulting business, but how can I […]
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Free Money (Sort Of)
Friday, January 3rd, 2003 · Comments Off on Free Money (Sort Of)
I will have 50 bucks arriving in the mail in about a month. How cool is that? My Dad got a message today from the Treasure Island Marina, where back in 1999 I had wild dreams about one day having a boat and a slip. The woman wasn’t able to reach me at my old […]
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Tricky Business
Tuesday, November 5th, 2002 · Comments Off on Tricky Business
Jen is talking to a friend this afternoon about salary negotiation, which is one of the trickiest and anxiety-inducing things any of us surely goes through — at least in our professional lives. Jen asked if I had any input or advice for the friend, who received a low-ball offer. My advice was basically to […]
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Have You Hugged Your Financial Planner Today?
Friday, October 4th, 2002 · Comments Off on Have You Hugged Your Financial Planner Today?
Have you hugged your financial planner today? In an industry filled primarily with old white men in suits and an undying sternly countenance, working with planners who actually care and take the time to listen to you as the whole person is a rare and wonderful thing. Jen and I are fortunate enough to have […]
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