Summer is a tough time for bloggers, at least if you live in a seasonal state that has a snowy winter period. It a time to be busy with family, friends and life in general. During the business oriented and financial slowdown for the summer, often it’s also a relaxed time to examine your current… Continue reading Summer Time Financial Process Reflection
Author: Money Reasons
A offbeat personal finance blogger that comes from the tech world.
Paying Off Your Mortgage Is Like Having A Second Job Income Without Working
Last year I wrote the piece called: Paying Off Your Mortgage is Like Working a Second Job, but I think I confused some folks so I thought I’d try to explain it more thoroughly this time around. I’m going to show off my geeky spreadsheet side which is very much a part of most of… Continue reading Paying Off Your Mortgage Is Like Having A Second Job Income Without Working
Why I Passed On The Facebook IPO
Facebook is an incredible “Cinderella” like story! They are managed by very young, intelligent people who can change direction quickly, considering their size. I have two Facebook accounts (one personal and one for “Money Reasons”), so even while I use their service, I didn’t buy their IPO. I have some friends that rushed in to… Continue reading Why I Passed On The Facebook IPO
Son Wounded – A Visit To The Hospital
Yesterday was an unusual day! My wife had a scheduled dinner with an old friend, my sister thought about coming up and saying the night with their kids, and my son went on a bike ride with a friend in the neighborhood that he hadn’t seen in 3 years. I had bad feelings, and was… Continue reading Son Wounded – A Visit To The Hospital