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I’ll Get a Financial Planner When I Have Money

Get a Financial Planner

If something’s hard to do, then what’s the point?!” –Homer Simpson I try to make my fair share of networking events so that I can foster my weak connections. Most of the people I wind up meeting are mid-level executives, HR directors, project managers, account managers, and the like. I’m usually the oddball in the … Read more

Save for Now or Save for Later? Where’s the Balance?

Save for Now or Save for Later

I’m fairly actively involved in a website called Brightscope, where, among other things, you can find out information about your 401k provider and ask questions of financial advisors. A recent question sparked a lot of discussion and some controversy. The question was whether or not you should save for now or save for later. The … Read more

Throw a Dart at the Dartboard or Invest in the Index? The S&P 500’s 2013 Performance by the Numbers

Throw a Dart at the Dartboard or Invest in the Index?

“Maybe life is random, but I doubt it.” –Steven Tyler There’s a news radio station in Fort Worth that has almost all of its daytime weekend programming related to money, investing, and personal finance. It’s almost like the programming folks at CNBC decided to take over this radio station on the weekend, because, unless the … Read more

Repair Your Rental Property or Hire a Handyman?

Repair Your Rental Property or Hire a Handyman

“There was one time I really got him steamed up, though. I was nine. He finally let me play with his butane torch.” “Well, what happened?” “I got to ride in a fire truck. And we got a new garage.” –Tim and Randy from Home Improvement When I know how to do something and I … Read more

Discover Games That Pay Instantly to Cash App: Your Ultimate Guide to Earning Real Money

Are you looking to play some exciting games and earn money simultaneously? You’re in luck! In this guide, we’ll introduce you to eight amazing online games that pay instantly to Cash App. Imagine building up your Cash App balance while enjoying your favorite games from anywhere in the world. Here’s your roadmap to get started … Read more

Heat and Pressure Create Flawed Diamonds

Heat and Pressure Create Flawed Diamonds

“Let us not be too particular; it is better to have old secondhand diamonds than none at all” –Mark Twain When I was in graduate school, I used a combination of local auctions and eBay to make some extra beer money each month. The University of Virginia used to conduct surplus property auctions every month … Read more

Can You Ever Get Back From the Frugal Tipping Point?

Can You Ever Get Back From the Frugal Tipping Point?

“I went to the bank and reviewed my savings, I found out I have all the money I’ll ever need. If I die tomorrow.” –Henry Youngman “It’s a fine line between frugal and being a cheap *$#&$.” –Anonymous I loved Thomas J. Stanley’s book The Millionaire Next Door. I found the stories inspirational, and they … Read more