We became friends with a family that moved into the neighborhood from Kentucky. They've since moved away, but for a few years we had a tradition of spending Thanksgiving together since they didn't have any family nearby. We would have short … [Read more...] about How Much Do You Spend On Thanksgiving Dinner?
The pain was excruciating. I knew exactly what I had done as soon as I felt the burning sensation on the bottom of my foot. I had walked outside on my patio in stocking feet to dump the contents of my charcoal starter into my grill. In doing so, a … [Read more...] about Financial Decisions That Have Long Lasting Effects
It's the middle of the month, and that means it's time to take a look at how my Clever Investments are doing.. I had some unexpected expenses this month, so I had to skip my usual $50 contribution. The good news is that the stock market saw a decent … [Read more...] about The Clever Investor: Loyal3 Update – 11/18/2015
It's open enrollment time for medical insurance, which means people are comparing plan prices and coverage to determine what will work best for them as an individual, or for their family. One potential option is a high deductible PPO (Preferred … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need To Know About Flexible Savings Arrangements
Every purchase is about value to me. If I believe an item will provide value to justify it's cost, then it's worth buying. People will obviously have differing perspectives as to the value attributed to specific things. To my son, a forty five … [Read more...] about Smart Shopping: 3 Steps You MUST Follow When Buying A Far Away Item
They're supposed to be a good thing. They might be a periodic gathering to promote team building, or maybe it's a token of appreciation for a job well done. My department recently had an employer hosted department happy hour, and I just flat out … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Like Work Happy Hours
