We had our monthly investment club meeting this week. We formed the club about five years ago and have come a long way. If you are interested in starting a club of your own, here’s some of the information from the handout at our first meeting to get you started.
Philosophy and goals (Rules and Expectations)
Use [...]

Posted March 14, 2008 in Investing | 10 Comments »

Financial success has little to do with money, stocks, bonds, asset allocation and retirement plans. Sure those matter, but let’s not confuse financial tools with the fundamentals. The foundation is based on preparation, planning and the relationship that money has with other aspects of your life.

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Five Financial Fundamentals
Set financial goals. What do you want [...]

Posted March 13, 2008 in Goals, Personal Development | 8 Comments »

What is a hack? That’s exactly what I wanted to know when the money hackers network was launched! I did some research at Wikipedia and found many definitions. Check them out while you enjoy 34 great articles in the third edition of the Money Hacks Carnival.

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A slang term for a caboose.
Editor’s Picks
Cindy tells her [...]

Posted March 12, 2008 in Carnivals | 13 Comments »

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When we recently found out the insurance premium for my husband’s motorcycle was increasing by almost 400% we took action.
He got quotes from four different insurance companies and also did some digging in forums he reads to see which companies typically had competitive motorcycle rates.

Posted March 11, 2008 in Insurance | 6 Comments »

I watched Oprah’s new show, The Big Give, and I am very inspired by the giving and the stories of the families receiving the money. It made me evaluate how we handle our charitable giving.
Finding Good Charities
To be perfectly honest, I get nervous about donating to charities that I’m not involved with directly. Unfortunately, I [...]

Posted March 10, 2008 in Charity | 2 Comments »