The other day the news headlines included a note that said the average life of men and women in 2010 was 2 years more than what it was in 2000. That got my attention for several reasons: That suggested I would have the opportunity to enjoy an extra 2 years on this great earth. Yes, [...]
Archive for the ‘Savings’ Category
What Are Those Census Numbers All About?
Posted in Savings, tagged Census Bureau, financial resources, future lifestyle on January 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Employment Is Not Permanent So An Emergency Fund Is Not Optional
Posted in Savings, tagged emergency fund, financial emergency, financial freedom, financial insight, financial maturity, government shutdown, risk, unemployment on April 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
So a government shutdown was averted. I was amazed at the questions surrounding the implications of a shutdown. Was the last shutdown in 1995 wiped from our national memory? Maybe it is the ever increasing speed of our culture that entices us to focus on trending Twitter hashtags while ignoring the learning opportunities inherent in [...]
How to Plan for Big Expenses
Posted in Budgeting, Savings, tagged budget, savings account, wedding planning on March 30, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Just engaged? It’s so exciting. That dream wedding is becoming a reality. Let the planning begin! And unfortunately, let the expenses start piling up. Especially in this economy, prioritizing without feeling like you’re sacrificing can be tough. While not terribly romantic, having a frank conversation with your partner about your priorities and expectations is the [...]
Saving – Your Part in Fixing the Economy
Posted in Savings, tagged America Saves Week, capital formation, financial plan, safety net, Savings on February 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Anything that we can do to raise personal savings is very much in the interest of this country.” – Alan Greenspan The FPA, along with more than 1,000 non-profit, government, and corporate groups, supports America Saves Week, this February 20-27. There is never enough to be said about the personal reasons to save: it puts [...]
Why Did I Do That?
Posted in Savings, tagged Ben Stein, financial life, financial strength, How to Ruin your Financial Life on February 2, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Have you ever asked yourself that question (usually accompanied by a smack to your forehead)? Me, too. Why did I eat that second (or third) helping of ice cream. Why did I spend that $500 for retail therapy when I cannot pay my bills as it is? Why did I write the check to that [...]
Joseph the Dreamer
Posted in Savings, tagged Poor People's March, savings rate on September 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A few days ago as I was driving along North Druid Hill Road I passed by a church. On the marquee it read in big letters “Joseph the Dreamer.” I assumed that it was some indication of the sermon for the coming week. Ironically, this occurred on the anniversary of the Poor People’s March on Washington [...]
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