Tonight, I just finished watching the movie “Up In The Air“. Of course I borrowed it from the library! After watching “Men Who Stare At Goats“, I didn’t expect much and was pleasantly surprised to learn that I like it. Now on to the financial take aways that I gleaned from it. The protagonist, Ryan… Continue reading Financial Lessons From The Movie "Up In The Air"
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Why Spending A Little Money At All Ages Is Okay
Being frugal for me comes naturally because of the way my parents and grandparents raised me! I really do pinch my pennies so that they scream like the audience watching a “Nightmare on Elm Street” movie. But not spending money when you are young is also a great waste (but of life instead of money)! When… Continue reading Why Spending A Little Money At All Ages Is Okay
Spending More Money For a Better Life, Part 2 of 2
I thought about this for about a week, and I finally decided on how much more I’m going to spend on myself! DRUMROLL…. I’ve decided to increase the amount that I’m going to spend by $100 dollars a month. Yep, I’m living large, (lol)… So why only $100? Because I already get a certain allocation… Continue reading Spending More Money For a Better Life, Part 2 of 2
Spending More Money For a Better Life, Part 1 of 2
I’ve noticed a trend with my blog and the comments I leave on other blogs… My typical response to financial questions and topics is: “It’s all about balance and maintaining that balance”. But, after continually preaching the “Balance, it’s all about being balanced” mantra… I started to wonder how I have done with that viewpoint? Unfortunately,… Continue reading Spending More Money For a Better Life, Part 1 of 2