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Did you know it’s Financial Literacy month? I was just a tad-bit late realizing that, and here it’s almost over before I’m posting this. I suppose I have just a few things going on right now…
These are a Few of My Favorite Books…
Okay, so I haven’t exactly read all of them. I sort of have a [...]
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Glenn Beck* is in Ohio this week and I found out last night that he was going to be doing a book signing at The Greene right here in Dayton. (The Greene is technically in Beavercreek. But whatever.) I already have his book (Merry Christmas to me!) on its way from Amazon, but I couldn’t [...]
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This is a total Catch-22.
On the one hand, I’m upping my odds of winning myself by blogging about this giveaway, which gives me extra “points” in the drawing. On the other hand, I’m lowering my odds by blogging about this — and telling you all about your chance to enter and win!
Couple Money is celebrating [...]
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Debt Balances as of the End of July 2010:
First Mortgage: $170,056.58
Second Mortgage: $31,293.06
Rental Property: $107,954.38
Total Debt: $309,304.02
This is a difference of -$558.13 in principle from the $309,862.15 owed in primary and rental mortgage debt at the end of June.
Reminder: Regular Payments Breakdown:
First Mortgage: $1538.63
Second Mortgage: $283.90
Rental Property: $758.00
Total Monthly Payments: $2580.53. [...]
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Debt Free Adventure: 401(k) Contributions With Outstanding Debts
Get Rich Slowly: What YOU Can Learn from Baby-Boomer Blunders
Get Rich Slowly: Casting Stones: When Is It Okay to Judge?
GoBackpacking.com: Cost Of A Trip Around The World The author breaks down the cost per day per country. Fascinating! Tell me: Do you have the travel bug?
Frugal Dad: Raising [...]
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Seth Godin’s Blog: Consumer debt is not your friend.
Squidoo: Teaching Writing Without (BUYING) a Writing Curriculum.
The Frugal Girl: $4/week on groceries? No thanks. Completely agree.
Classy Chaos: Capturing motherhood: rainbows and roller coasters. This is totally what I would have done for my own mom and MIL had my wits been about me. Thought that counts?
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Get Rich Slowly: Money Myths and the Importance of Thinking For Yourself. So. good.
Unclutterer: The price of using self storage. (Don’t miss the comments where the bottom line may not be so cut-and-dry as you think.)
Five J’s: How to Homeschool Your Kindergartner. (One of my favorite homeschooling bloggers so far.)
Seth Godin’s blog: The coming [...]
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You may have noticed that I like to share some “Good Reads” with you guys once a week or so. These are usually blog posts that I have enjoyed and found pertinent to the theme of this blog. Some weeks I share more than others… Usually simply because some weeks I am able [...]
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Frugal Dad: Parents Should Teach Kids Finances, Not Just Schools
Johnny Vagabond: My Daily Budget in Thailand (I love living vicariously through others’ travels.)
Get Rich Slowly: Struggling With Time-Debt
The Simple Dollar: The Stuff Rich People Throw Away is Often Better Than the Stuff I Keep (Yes, I occasionally dumpster dive… Do you?)
Trees Full of Money: Heating [...]
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I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Easter Sunday! The kids and I are visiting family now after a long but uneventful road trip, which I undoubtedly will be blogging more about further along in the week.
Many of you have noticed that I like to share some “Good Reads” with you guys once a week [...]
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