Archive for July, 2007
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Housekeeping and housekeeping…
I just mentioned spending some money yesterday and I have to admit that we’ve been thinking of another expenditure. Since I’m Lazy and I’ve been concentrating more and more on this blog and other side businesses, I’ve found that I haven’t been able to keep up with some chores around the home. [...]
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Two More Technology Purchases
In the past I had mentioned buying a GPS system as well as a travel computer. Just this past week, I’ve made two more technology purchases – each at least three digits.
I’ve wanted an iRobot Roomba since they were first announced. Boston Gal fueled the desire even more with her great Roomba [...] -
Why I May Never Buy a Toyota
I went to see the new Harry Potter this weekend. My wife (a huge Harry Potter fan) and I caught an 8PM showing (an important fact) on a Saturday night. There were some decent previews, but the one thing that stuck in my mind was one commercial. It was a black [...]
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Why To Complain More about Gas Prices
David at MyTwoDollars asks if we can stop complaining about gas prices. I’m not so sure that complaining helps, but in my opinion it’s very understandable considering the circumstances.
Americans typically drive a long way to their jobs and public transportation isn’t common in much of the area. We are also denied many [...] -
Net Worth Update – July 2007
It’s the middle of the month so it’s time to review my net worth. Last month, my net worth grew from 183K to 193K, so I was expecting a bit a retracement. However, as I followed the stock markets this month I realized that the results for this update should be fantastic. [...]
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This Weekend in Personal Finance
I’m very busy this weekend figuring out how to use some of the gifts received from my wedding… Thus the biggest winners are the Bissell SpotBot and a George Foreman Grill with the removable plates for easy cleaning.
Ben at MoneySmartLife has a way to get a free $125. It requires signing up for [...] -
Couples and Money
Matthew Paulson of Finance is Personal asks, “Should Married Couples Combine Their Finances?” His answer is an unqualified yes. One of the things I love about the Finance is Personal site is that it almost always gives me a fresh viewpoint.
I think it’s impossible to give a hard and fast [...] -
Cut your Spending Today
The Simple Dollar has a little piece of advice for having more money… don’t spend money today. I had check to do a double take to make sure that FreeMoneyFinance hadn’t written it as a guest article. It’s quality advice, especially when paired with make more money today. A lot of [...]
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The 100,000 Wedding Gift…
With the hoopla of getting married, I almost forgot to thank you for one my best gifts. Yesterday, Lazy Man and Money received it’s 100,000th visitor. I’m trying to picture what that must be like and I’m in awe. Perhaps the closest I’ve come to getting an idea is picturing a [...]
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The Cost of My Wedding – Part 2
I got a lot of comments on the cost of my wedding yesterday. I should have clarified a few details. I was still a little groggy from the jet-lag. I’ll address all the comments here.
Moneymonk noted that 23K is a down payment on a house and car. My perception of [...]
