Archive for August, 2009
Home Equity Was Overrated Anyway!
I can’t begin to tell you how lucky I feel to have avoided buying a home at the peak of the real estate market. I was fortunate that my age and place in life had me purchase a home almost 6.5 years ago. Since that time, I’ve watched the value of my house go from [...]
Thinking About Test Driving a Used Car
Have you ever stopped by a car dealership to test drive a car you know you aren’t going to buy? I’m really considering doing just that. This all stems from my long term lust of the BMW M3. Since the new version came out in 2001, I’ve found myself lying in bed more than once [...]
Electric Datsun Does the 1/4 Mile in 11.5 Seconds
Not Personal Finance related but still very interesting: Who says electric cars are boring. I wonder what it costs for batteries and an electric motor that will run that fast:
401K Employer Match Error
As someone who actually likes personal finance stuff, it’s a safe bet that I keep a pretty close eye on all my accounts. I watch my checking and savings accounts very closely but I also keep a sharp eye on my 401K, Roth and 529 accounts as well. By doing this, I ensure that I [...]
Lemonade Stand to Pay the Bills
Last night my 6 year old daughter decided she wanted to have a lemonade stand after dinner. My wife helped her make a pitcher of lemonade and they spent about 20 minutes making signs with markers. They talked about how much they should charge for each cup of lemonade and, while my daughter thought maybe [...]
Americans Outsourcing Their Own Jobs!!
More American Workers Outsourcing Own Jobs Overseas
Took a Staycation (ish)
It’s Monday and we just got back from a week long vacation at our lake house near Hood Canal. We considered this a staycation even though we didn’t really stay home at our regular home. Originally we had considered taking a trip somewhere with a budget of around $1500. Due to our inability to actually [...]