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When are you most likely to spend the money you have (or wish you had)? You are most likely to spend when you go out. Sometimes you go out with the intention of "just looking". How many times do you end up getting something? Maybe [...]

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“For the first time ever, overweight people outnumber average people in America. Doesn’t that make overweight the average then? Last month you were fat, now you’re average - hey, let’s get a pizza!“ — Jay Leno
Have you ever thought about it? How much it costs to be overweight, that [...]

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“The safe way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket.” ~ Frank Hubbard
Today was a great day, thanks in part to our fine government. We received our economic stimulus check from the US Treasury. Thanks to being married and having three kids, [...]

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“Camping: The art of getting closer to nature while getting farther away from the nearest cold beverage, hot shower and flush toilet.” ~ Author Unknown
I’ll be camping this weekend with my family. Camping is a great way to get out, experience nature, and really get to spend some [...]

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"We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same." — Anne Frank
Question of the Day: Does Money Buy Happiness?
My answer: Money does not buy happiness. Happiness comes from the things that truly bring you joy in your [...]

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Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world. ~ Grant Petersen
Yesterday we covered some of the positive affects of biking, concentrating on the economic portion. Today we’ll look at what "stuff" you’ll need to bike to work.
The following list are [...]

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“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race” — H.G. Wells
Today kicks off the start of National Bike to Work Week. What a great opportunity to give biking a try. Among it’s many benefits:

Great exercise. Get [...]

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Below is a lesson in taking your time to do something right.  In my case it applies to changing the oil in my car.  In your case, it could apply to something else.
A couple of weeks ago, I was going to change oil on our minivan.  I do this [...]

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When should you start investing for retirement (if you haven’t already)?
Short answer: Now.
Long answer: The sooner you start in your life, the quicker the power of compounding interest will play in your favor. So, whether you’re 20 or 60, do it now. The younger you [...]

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Are you looking for a cheaper alternative to expensive photo editing programs like Adobe Photoshop?  A couple of recommendations:

Freeware program with a ton of customizations — Paint.net
Freeware program from Google — Picasa
Freeware online program from Adobe — Photoshop Express

Check out any of these great programs for editing your photos.  All do a great job for [...]

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Gas prices = crazy inflation!  What can you do about it?  Let’s look at some of the ways we can save money on gas.

Find alternative transportation.  Be creative.  Are you going to the grocery store?  Walk.  It’s too far, you say.  How about a bike.  How far is it to your work?  Can you bike [...]

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