Blogging Tip 1 – Comment Strategies

Today I decided to break out of the usually finance related topics and mention a new find that I just realized while trying to post a comment on a site that had the comment box a bit too small. You see, I ended up writing a comment that was almost as long as the original… Continue reading Blogging Tip 1 – Comment Strategies

Do You Look Poorer Than You Are?

A recent conversation with a colleague at work made me realize that I look and dress poorer than I am. During a soccer tournament this past fall, my daughter’s team went to a water park called Kalahari Resort where her soccer team competed.  Now to participate in this tournament, the parents would have to pay… Continue reading Do You Look Poorer Than You Are?

Grilled Cheese Sandwich in a Minute or Less

Back when I was in college, sometimes I wouldn’t have enough time to eat.  The following is one of my best tricks for a quick meal on the run. Instead of grilling cheese over the stove, I would do the following: Put either 2 or 4 slices of bread in the toaster and let brown… Continue reading Grilled Cheese Sandwich in a Minute or Less

Are We Losing Our Ability To Think Independently?

I see so many people repeat what they’ve seen on TV like it’s fact, that it got me wondering if we are losing our ability to think independently or really even think for ourselves at all? Case in point, a friend that I know works in the financial industry.  He told me exactly how he… Continue reading Are We Losing Our Ability To Think Independently?