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Yearly Archives: 2009

Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010! Closing Thoughts…

The Year 2009 was a tough year (but better than 2008!).  I feel very optimistic about 2010! Since this is my first real year blogging, I initially thought I would link to my favorite article in my archive from this past year.  And secondly, to list some of the most common financial blogs that I read, and how they inspireContinue Reading

Beware of Phishers and Their Tricks

I have an early hotmail account, I got it back when I was in school.  I was lucky to get an account that had first letter of my fist name, and my entire last name ex.) DMyLastName@hotmail.com I thought it was pretty cool at the time, but now I get mail for Dan, Dana, DavidContinue Reading

Borrowing Laptops From The Library?

I can’t believe that my local Library is actually offering to let people borrow Laptops!  How awesome is that! Apparently, some local company donated all of their old laptops to the library since they bought new ones.  What a great idea for a company to do!  Merry Christmas local library users! I won’t be borrowingContinue Reading

Cost versus Quality Tools and Games

Too many time, I see people choosing a brand name product for something that can be bought for a lot cheaper price with a non-brand name one. Back when I worked construction (for a year or 2), I remember another young construction worker telling me that I should buy a “Eastwing hammer”.  I never hearContinue Reading

Christmas Presents That I'm Excited About

I got the usually presents for Christmas… jeans and a few work shirts. So why did I call the title “Christmas Presents That I’m Excited About“?  Because they are my son’s presents (mostly)!      I have a secret confession to make:  I like living Christmas vicariously through my son.  Yep, it’s true!  And thisContinue Reading