Posts by Boomer
The Case Of The Shrinking Food Package
Manufacturers have reduced their packaging in a marketing technique they call “downsizing”. This is a way of passing on a price increase without actually raising the price.
Read MoreDo You Give Money To Panhandlers?
What do you do when you see a person on the street asking for money? Do you give money to panhandlers?
Read MorePower Of Attorney: Why It’s So Important
When you appoint a person with power of attorney you trust them to make decisions for you in case you’re unable to. Here’s why it’s so important:
Read MoreDoes Your Job Define You?
One of the first questions a new acquaintance will ask you is, “What type of work do you do?” Does your job define you?
Read MoreWill The Gifts You Give End Up At The Thrift Store?
From now on any gifts I consider giving will have to pass more than just the price test. They will have to pass my garage sale test:
Read MoreVoluntary Simplicity
Voluntary simplicity clearly isn’t for everyone. Most of us will choose a lifestyle with more comforts, even if you have to work longer to pay for them.
Read MoreRules Of Thumb For Money
A rule of thumb provides general guidance for determining behavior. Here are a few rules of thumb for money.
Read MoreWhat If You’re Not University Material?
You don’t always need a Bachelor’s degree to survive and thrive in this economy. Just be smart about the field you choose and the training you get.
Read MoreTreating Your Marriage Like A Business (Financially)
Fewer partnerships would end in divorce if the people involved would think more objectively about their finances and how they will handle them together. That means treating your marriage like a business.
Read MoreHome Renovations: Do They Pay Off?
You should view home renovations as consumption spending – not investing – and ideally you should pay cash for consumption.
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