This is My Confession

I’ve been a bum. In case you don’t know what I’m referring to, take a look at the number of blog postings during September and October 2009 compared to August 2009 on the sidebar. It’s ridiculous. Some changes must be made going forward. But I would like to add that it’s not totally my fault. [...]

Go Big and Go Broke

Weights

There’s nothing wrong with investing in yourself. Actually, I’m a huge proponent of continual self improvement. I’m not averse to spending money to ultimately make money, and I have a sneaking suspicion you aren’t either. Three sentences in and you should already know we’re going to take this discussion in a different direction. I’m not a [...]

What’s Your Gazingus Pin?

Shopping is a fairly easy and mindless way to pass the time. When I couldn’t think of anything more meaningful to do, I’d hit the mall. The success of an impromptu trip to the mall was based on the number of products purchased. Few experiences were more fulfilling than exiting the mall with multiple bags of goodies on each arm.

A Love Affair with Frugality and Frivolity

After I paid off my final debt in December 2008, I really wanted to treat myself to a ginormous leather designer handbag. Reluctant to abandon the habits that led to debt freedom, I set a $500 cap on this piece of shoulder art that’d accompany me for all of 2009.

Don’t Get Distracted by Misguided Money Advice

Regular readers of You Have More Than You Think know my opinion of the “I deserve it” mentality. A few days ago, I was reminded of another line of reasoning that caused my neck muscles to tense up. While reading the Wall Street Journal article “Saving Again? Here’s a Way to Do It Right,” I [...]

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