For years I’ve lived with a maxim that brings a smile to my face every time I repeat it to myself. Which is approximately 38…
Browsing Category Life
“The Penny”
It’s the 4th of July and you’ll be out and lovin’ on America and hot dogs here shortly, but before you do take a few…
Physical Triggers
A couple of weekends ago I was at a barbeque and saw a friend lugging around this huge-ass bottle of water. I jokingly asked him…
Do The Best You Can, Dummy
I’ve been living under a new mantra these days, and as obvious as it’s going to sound, I’m still gonna share it with you anyways…
The 5 Biggest Purchases of My Life
Sometimes I like to stare at my investment accounts and watch my dollars work hard for me. Other times, I’m a glutton for punishment and…
Want to Stop Spending Money? Get Busy.
Back before I started this blog in ’08, I was your typical bachelor. I bought a lot of stuff I didn’t need but I really…
A Wealth Poem – Recited by Guy on The Road
That was the title of an email I just received from Aimee – a fellow fan of the site. Intrigued (of course) I opened it…
The Money Gnome and Other Random Adventures (Like me Becoming a Money Coach?)
Happy Friday, friends! Say hello to my new little friend up there – Mr. Money Gnome. I woke up yesterday and saw him out my…
The Exact Amount to Maximize Happiness
I started writing this post over three weeks ago, and right smack in the middle of it I got the call that we were gonna…
Introducing J. Nickel!
I’m baaaaaaaaaack! And I come bearing babies :) Even though they like to keep mommy and daddy up all hours of the night, those little…