Archive for January, 2008


Going Back to Work? More Considerations

Posted by Madison on January 31st, 2008

I recently put together the financial considerations to help me decide if I should go back to work or stay home. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this… and not just in the last two days. It’s something I’ve been thinking about since I started my leave last fall. There’s so much to consider both financially [...]

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Why We Have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage

Posted by Madison on January 30th, 2008

We have an adjustable rate mortgage and it’s a good thing! Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) have been blamed recently for a lot of the housing troubles going on. However, adjustable rate mortgages do serve a purpose and meet the financial needs for some people, including us. We carefully selected the best product to match our financial [...]

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Should I Stay Home or Go Back to Work?

Posted by Madison on January 29th, 2008

Photography by Oslo In The Summertime I’m scheduled to return to work in a couple weeks after a 5 month maternity leave. As the date draws closer, I find myself questioning whether I want to stay home or go back to work. It’s a dilemma that many moms face, and I had the same questions [...]

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Carnival of Debt Reduction #124

Posted by Madison on January 28th, 2008

Welcome to the 124th edition of the Carnival of Debt Reduction started by Mighty Bargain Hunter. Since it’s the 124th carnival and last Thursday was 1/24 or January 24, let’s learn some fun facts about that day from Wikipedia while we read about debt reduction!





Money Matters for All Ages: The Complete Guide

Posted by Madison on January 26th, 2008

Sixteen personal finance writers put together an outstanding guide of finance material that spans a lifetime in the Money Matters for All Ages series. The entire series is also available to download in a free e-book. Here’s the highlights: