I have not yet written about the downturn in the stock market. This has been intentional; partly, I did not want to add to the panic, and partly (mostly), I didn’t have anything helpful to say about it. I don’t have advise to offer and frankly I’m a bit skeptical of anybody’s advise [...]
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Last week I wrote about a major defining moment in my life - making the decision to retire early. Today I want to write about a more subtle defining moment, but something that has had a positive impact on my finances - breaking the pattern of impulse buying.
I wish I could remember where I [...]
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Sometimes life changes creep up on us slowly, so slowly that we may not even realize the change is underway. At other time, though, we face a defining moment that shapes the rest of our life. I’ve had several of these defining moments in my life, one of the most significant being when [...]
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I read this book, How to Survive Without a Salary: Learning How to Live the Conserver Lifestyle, years ago and just last week read it again. I was once again impressed with its ability to really open my eyes and rethink old habits. It isn’t just another personal finance book, with suggestions about [...]
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This week I was particularly impressed with many good articles in the personal finance arena. I’d like to highlight a few that I thought were especially good:
Accumulating Money:Use Budget Software and Avoid a Crisis
Tough Money Love:How to Get Free Education in Economics
the Financial Wellness Project:Socializing is Good for your Wealth
MoneyNing:10 Activities for the Bear [...]
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