Man, April snuck up on me fast. So fast that I totally fell for some April Fools pranks on Sunday because I didn't even realize it was April 1st! Now that we are officially in the second quarter, it's time to take a few minutes and assess whether or not your goals are on track. If any of you have already given up on your 2012 goals, please slap yourself right now and get … [Read more...]
How Much Severance Pay Would You Need To Leave Your Job?
The evolution of the internet has made it unnecessary for anybody to work a 9-to-5 day job if they don't want to. I venture to guess that if you are reading this site, you sometimes daydream, like I sometimes daydream about one day quitting your job and being your own boss from anywhere in the world. It's very tough to decide when exactly is the right time to take that leap … [Read more...]
Money Scams & Rip-Offs: The Super Lotto Mega Millions Gas Attendant
Like millions of other Americans who decided to donate money to help fund schools around their local communities, I went to go buy some lottery tickets for the recent ~$650,000,000 Mega Millions Super Lotto jackpot. I had to get gas for Moose anyway, so I figured what the hell. You might think that the money scam and rip-off I’m talking about is the lottery system itself. … [Read more...]
Fighting A Car Buying Addiction: How To Stop Wasting Money And Make Your Things Last Forever
A car is one of the biggest purchases you'll ever buy. A car will also likely be one of the most foolish financial decisions you'll ever make as well. Everybody knows that cars depreciate in value and cost way more than just the monthly payments or sunk cash. You've got car insurance, maintenance, parking fees, tickets, and potential accidents to deal with that really start … [Read more...]
The Average Wedding Cost Is Crazy: Why Do People Spend So Much Money?
I am constantly amazed at how much money people spend on weddings. I was in the elevator on my way to a business meeting a few weeks ago when I heard a woman talking about how she had 1,000 people at her wedding a few months earlier. I seriously had to bite my tongue to keep from turning around and blurting out, "WHAT?! Are you CRAZY lady?!" My floor came and I had to exit … [Read more...]