Author: Money Reasons

A offbeat personal finance blogger that comes from the tech world.

Frugal Idea: How I Take Money From My Kids!

I’ve mentioned in the past how my kids get a weekly allowance based on their ages (son, age 9 = $9, daughter, age 6 = $6).  It’s been an inconvenience getting their allowance money to the bank.  It’s never been a fun task (unlike counting the money in their piggy banks!).  So now I’ve decided just to take… Continue reading Frugal Idea: How I Take Money From My Kids!

Inventions That I’d Like to See – Solar Trains

When thinking of solar power, I always try to think of large flat area for the solar panels to sit and make electricity.  I personally think my place of employment should have car port type structures out in the parking lot, with solar panels on top of them.  This way it would be a win-win,… Continue reading Inventions That I’d Like to See – Solar Trains

Wealth Tip #2: Working Both Harder and Smarter Can Make You Wealthy

I have a wealthy friend who while working through college, became wealthy by eventually buying out a partner in the company where he worked at.  This was a risky but very successful move for him. My friend (let’s call him Jay) was studying to be a mechanical engineer.  Jay comes from a family of 7 kids, and… Continue reading Wealth Tip #2: Working Both Harder and Smarter Can Make You Wealthy