The Effect of Community

Somewhere around 2004 my older brother and I were talking on the phone (quick side trip: he’s retired military, always saved and invested, worked during retirement). I talked about the house we had just bought and the two new cars (purchased on the same day) sitting...

Insurance Is A RIPOFF! (The Saga Begins…)

This will be a series of posts about Insurance. The kinds to stay away from, and how to shop for the kinds you need. Insurance is NOT a rip-off btw, the right kinds of insurance are an absolutely vital part of your financial plan. First and foremost, know that we do...

Prince Did Not Have A Will

For over a week I’ve been sick about the death of Prince. I am a fan and I loved his early work, but had not heard much since Sign ‘O The Times. Christie and I were extremely fortunate to get to see him live on about the 10th row in 2000 on his Hit n Run tour. It was...

Broke People Spend More On The Senior Prom

Families making less than $25,000 plan to spend $1,393 for the Senior Prom. This, compared to families earning more than $50,000, who are planning to spend an average of only $799. This report comes from Visa, who really hopes you use their credit card to finance your...

Which Rewards Credit Card Is Best For Me?

When you start to research this topic, almost every hit you get on the internet comes from one of two places; either banks and credit card companies that want you to sign up for a credit card, or “informational and review” sites that profit from referring you to a...