Archive for July, 2008


I Quit!

Well, I’m not sure exactly what to call it: retired, semi-retired, quit, took a leave of absence, became a stay at home mom, became a professional blogger. Whatever “it” is… I’m done. I’m going to start withdrawing from my retirement accounts, hang out with my kids more and write a few mornings each week.
Getting [...]


Downsizing It All - Your Work, Your House, and Your Life

We’re back! Although the popular thing to do right now is a staycation to avoid high gas prices, we still went on our vacation. And it was wonderful!
It’s always so hard to switch back from vacation mode to work mode after a long break. I’m just starting to get caught up on email.
Thanks [...]


4 Things to Consider When Picking the Right Investments

This article is a guest post by Rich Leverage, author of Rich Credit Debt Loan. Rich focuses on leveraging debt instead of eliminating it… clearly a strategy that I’m fond of. If you enjoy the article, please consider subscribing to his feed.

Why do some people succeed in the stock market like crazy and other people [...]


Sticky Situations: How Much Do You Tip?

How much to tip - that’s what we’re trying to find out today. People usually tip on a percentage basis of the service they are provided. But what if you provide some of the service yourself, or what if the employee is also the owner?
Let me know what you think!
How Much to Tip at [...]


The Best Airline Rewards Credit Cards

It’s our last week of vacation and we’ll be heading home this weekend. In Free Money Friday fashion, here’s a vacation themed money saver for you: airline rewards credit cards!
I’m a big fan of frequent flier miles. We used miles for our honeymoon to Hawaii. What better way to travel, than for free?
As with [...]