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Ways We Lie About Money

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Have you ever told a little white lie about money? What might a "money-lie" look like? Here are some examples I could think of: *Exaggerating your net worth or monthly income on a blog post. *Saying you got a better deal on an item than you … [Continue reading]

Drawing a Line in the Sand - A $37 Decision

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A couple of weeks ago, I had a not so great day at work. Nothing really dramatic happened, it was just one of those long days where everything seemed to be a little off and annoying. After work, things didn’t get much better. I had to stop at the … [Continue reading]

Saturday Shout Outs (3/9/13)

Man on toilet

It was a milestone week as I celebrated my 40th birthday this past Thursday. So what's a man to do that's really kickin' on his birthday? How about stay home from work all day and take care of a sick child. Ahhh...the joys of parenting. In between … [Continue reading]

I’m Turning 40 - Now What?

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Is it taboo to discuss your age on your blog? If so, I’m engaging in a major faux pas today as I announce that it’s my birthday and I’m turning 40. Woo-hoo! Let’s here it for all the middle age guys out there! I’ve always heard life starts going … [Continue reading]

How Does a 1040 Work?

1040 Tax Form

For years when our W-2s came in the mail, I just plunked our numbers into Turbo Tax, and out popped a form. We sent that form in (or just e-filed) and then boom…a refund check showed up shortly thereafter. Cool. But I really didn’t have an … [Continue reading]

February Goals Update - Sometimes Life Happens

As I see it, one of the great things about goals is that they are adjustable. When life comes along and smacks you down a bit, you can just regroup and adjust your plan. As long as you are making consistent progress toward the goal, there is no need … [Continue reading]

Saturday Shoutouts (3/2/13)

Soccer Ball

Looks like it's going to be a cold, rainy Saturday here in the Atlanta area. And of course nothing beats a Saturday morning like sitting on the sidelines in 35 degree whether watching 6-yr. olds kick the soccer ball around. That's where I'll be. … [Continue reading]