Archive for the ‘Budgeting’ Category
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Getting a bolstered emergency fund is a great idea now. (It usually is, but now especially.) One way to get to a decent cushion is to spend less so that the extra can go into savings.
Many kinds of expenses can be cut, but the easiest ones to eliminate are ones ...
Posted in Budgeting, Frugal Living, Personal Finance | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
I tell you: It just doesn't pay to be human anymore. Big or small.
I'm well aware of how being fat costs money. But there are now rumblings on the possibility of the following: If an individual, or family, can reasonably afford health insurance, but does not get it, they face ...
Posted in Budgeting, Commentary, Economy | 1 Comment »
Saturday, March 28th, 2009
Usually, a promotion at work is a good thing -- more money and more prestige -- but it's not always welcome. It could infringe on family time with extra hours, or take a toll on health and well-being with added stress. Or, it could place people in hard ethical situations.
What ...
Posted in Budgeting, Personal Finance | 3 Comments »
Friday, August 29th, 2008
My wife and I rode up to New York State yesterday to visit my parents. She asked me on the way up, "So what are your big plans for this long weekend?" I didn't really know but I knew it would involve (a) seeing my three-week-old niece (who is absolutely ...
Posted in Budgeting, Personal Finance | 9 Comments »
