Personal Finance
« Previous EntriesThe Fit Is Go! Part 1 (Updated 6/26/2008)
Monday, June 23rd, 2008So what has been keeping me from posting these past few weeks? Well, with the gas at over $4/gallon and oil continuing its rise I decide to sell my truck and transition to a more fuel efficient vehicle. It’s not that my truck was a V8 gas guzzler. In fact, it averaged 23mpg with its 4-cylinder engine. That was great, but I’ve now opted for…
Where’s the Beef
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008or the avid readers of this blog, you may have noticed my absence over the last couple of weeks. Many readers have emailed and asked, “what’s going on? Are you still blogging?” Well, let me assure you that nothing is wrong and I will continue this blog.
Must Read: George Soros
Monday, May 19th, 2008I read this article on George Soros in CNNMoney and thought it was very interesting and insightful. He’s a billionaire investor and recently come out of retirement because of the current financial crisis.
What Is CPI?
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008What Is CPI?
Fed Lowers Short-Term Interest .25%
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008In an 8 to 2 vote, the Federal Reserve will lower the overnight interest rate 0.25% to 2%. According to Marketwatch.com, this is the lowest interest rate since 2004 and down from 4.25% at the beginning of 2008.
Must Reads: Gas, Plat, Homes (Updated:4/26/08)
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Lots of sky is falling news out there, here are a couple of the headlines, and what I think.
Engineering Out Luck
Thursday, April 24th, 2008When engineers factor Luck out of the equation, its called a Factor of Safety (FoS). Put in enough of a Factor of Safety when you buy a house, stock, study for an exam or practice in sports and you won’t have to worry about luck.
You’re Lucky!
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008Being told that you’re “lucky” in anything other than a lottery ticket is one of the most insulting things that anyone can tell you. Here’s why?
TSP vs IRA
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Should I put my money into a TSP, 401k, Traditional or Roth IRA?
Make a $25, 10% return instantly.
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008The majority of savings accounts will barely keep up with inflation and are not the fast track to riches, but are a necessary evil. I use these accounts to store money for 1) Emergency Reserves, 2) Monthly Expenses (i.e. mortgage, credit cards, insurance, etc.) and 3) Investing Reserves (money ready to invest in opportune moments).
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