When Operating your Side Business Remember to Value “You”

As I have talked about I have a small trusts and estate law practice (read: really small, just a handful of clients) as a sort of side business to supplement, not supplant, my day job.  When I met with one of my first clients I told him the fee for his Will and Ancillary Documents,Continue Reading

Help a Long Time My Journey to Millions Reader and Commenter

Kevin M is a long time commenter on my site…this is his question to you guys. I was inspired to write this post when I read Evan’s recent post about his friend’s lack of action to change his miserable life. Who is Kevin M? A little history – I started reading personal finance blogs aroundContinue Reading

Zero Percent Balance Transfer Is a Great Way to Start Your Debt Repayment

When I first started this blog I was really focused on getting rid of debt using my debt snowball.  However, since I paid it all off I realized I haven’t really posted it about it that much, but I was thinking bout what was one of the first steps I took to pay off allContinue Reading

Carnival of Money Stories 2 #57

I love hosting Blog Carnivals because it forces me to read a ton of different posts and some are amazing.  This week I am hosting the 57th Edition of Carnival of Money Stories 2.  There were about 40 entries, but don’t worry I cut them down to 20 or so GREAT posts. What is theContinue Reading

People Who Refuse to Change What Makes them Miserable Makes me NUTS

In the beginning of the year, I let everyone know what The Wife does that pisses me off (hint: they are four little words), well, there is something else that others do that angers me even more.  It is clearly my problem, but it makes my head spin, even if I just meet the person. Continue Reading

Can a Reality Show about a Pawn Shop Can Teach You about Life and Making Money?

I have really gotten into Pawn Stars on History Channel. Long before banks, ATMS and check-cashing services, there were pawn shops. Pawning was the leading form of consumer credit in the United States until the 1950s, and pawn shops are still helping everyday people make ends meet. Pawn Stars takes you inside the colorful world ofContinue Reading