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A Jeep is a capable off-road vehicle. But is it really practical as your daily ride to work in the city? Pictured above is my 1948 Willys on the day I sold it. It was a lot of fun, but certainly not practical!We...
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sell Your Stock in AT&T
I recently ordered AT&T's VoiceMail service. A more schitzophrenic company, I do not know. They sent me the user manual above, to access the service. Look carefully at the key codes.... Does your phone have these...
When it is Time to Move On....
When a vehicle or possession is no longer practical in your life, it is time to move on...Ordinarily, I would recommend buying a car and keeping it a long time - a decade or more, as that is the most economical use of any vehicle....
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Food and Beverage Budget
What should you expect to pay for food and beverages? How does this compare to the average American? Are there ways to save on food and beverages without resorting to extremes?Once you are debt-free and own your own home...
Bed, Bath, & Beyond
We recently made a trip to Bed, Bath, & Beyond, and didn't buy a single thing. The store was repulsive.My partner used to work at Linens 'n Things before they went bankrupt (the store was well parodied on Glee as "Sheets...
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Kickback Schemes
Rewards Cards are becoming an increasingly annoying hassle to deal with. You are better off shopping with a merchant that offers lower prices and fewer gimmicks. Frequent Flyer Miles. Customer Rewards Club. ...
Somthing For Nothing...
The idea that you can get something for nothing pervades our society, and is the cause of much misery to people, on a personal level.The picture above is of scumbag ordinaire, Matthew Lesko, who runs informercials and sells books...
Friday, November 26, 2010
On-Line Bill Payment
Online bill payment is safer, easier, and cheaper than mailing checks.Living here on retirement island, I hear the phrase "dagnabbit!" a lot, either literally or metaphorically. I was talking with an oldster the other day, and...
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Why I have no Thanksgiving Posting (my Thanksgiving Posting)
Note: This is a cross-posting from my Losing Weight Now! BlogHey Everybody! Let's all do the same thing at the same time! On second thought, no, let's not.At this time of year, most blogs dealing with food feel obligated...
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Where's the money? (Asset Allocation)
Where is all the money invested?As I lurch toward retirement, I wonder where my money is invested and whether it is properly invested - you know, the same fears and paranoia that we all have.I recently constructed the pie chart above,...
How Closely Should You Follow the Market?
Many folks like to watch the market on a day-to-day basis, encouraged by the moronic reporting on the TeeVee, which touts the ups and downs of the " Dow" as the pulse of the nation. You are better off standing back from...
When Poets were Rock Stars
Sidney Lanier was a famous poet for whom one the largest lakes in the State of Georgia, as well as the largest bridge, are named after. At one time in this country, poets were treated like rock stars - with autograph seekers,...
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