A few months back, I got a letter in the mail from AAA reminding me that it is time to renew my membership. I have been a AAA member since 2007. My car broke down and I needed a tow. I signed up and got a tow in the same call. When it was time to renew, I had to think hard about whether or not it was worth the annual $57 cost.
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Some people debate whether it is a good idea to pay off your mortgage early. I don’t see why it is a debate at all. Sure, we can conjure up some numbers that make it look smart to stay in debt, but staying in debt is never a good idea.
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A year ago last month, I bought my condo. The biggest purchase of my life was one I could not have made on my own. I turned to trusted people to help me through the process. My parents provided guidance, having bought homes in the past. My mortgage banker, a work friend of my father, walked me through some of the steps in closing my first mortgage. Last, but certainly not least, my realtor, a family friend, helped me find my home and get the best price possible. Allegedly.
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This month was uneventful in my personal finances, but very good in my business finances. I had a week long out of town trip with my family, and it was nice to get away. I also booked a 100% free flight to visit my girlfriend’s family for Thanksgiving using free miles. Here is how everything worked out in October.
November 2012 Earnings and Net Worth Update Read More »
For as long as I can remember, I have hated shaving. Seriously. I would do anything I could to avoid it. I didn’t want a beard, so shaving was an inevitable part of my life, so I am always searching for a way to make it suck less.
Why I Spent $30 To Shave and It was Worth Every Penny Read More »
Personal finance folks often throw around the term “pay yourself first.” It is a bit big headed of us to assume you know how to do that. Here are some steps you can take to put the most popular finance advice to work.
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