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Can We Afford This?

Mar 5, 2019 by Kurt

I have a foolproof method of judging whether I can afford something: My wife tells me. You may not be so lucky.

If you’re visiting this site, you’re probably focused on making better money choices, paying off debt, and saving more. But how do you know where you stand? Are you ahead or behind Americans your age?

Why Overpay for Everything?

Nov 25, 2018 by Kurt

Nobody wants to overpay. But you might be paying twice as much as you need to for stuff you buy without realizing it.

Get These 3 Things Right

Nov 19, 2018 by Kurt

Saving enough for a comfortable, secure retirement isn’t complicated. Follow these three guidelines, and you can’t miss. And your little man/woman will be happy. 🙂

Paying for Aloha

Apr 16, 2018 by Kurt

How I freed up over $6,000 in cash that we’re putting to fun use on a long Hawaiian holiday.

Good News, Bad Habits

Feb 14, 2018 by Kurt

Don’t be seduced into shooting yourself in the money foot by falling victim to the good news, bad habits deception.

The Pain of Paying

Aug 2, 2017 by Kurt

You’ve abandoned cash, right? Cool, but research shows you’re probably spending more as a result.

Financial Insomnia

May 30, 2017 by Kurt

A recent telephone survey of American adults revealed that 38% lose sleep over health care and health insurance worries. To the surprise of no one who relies on their brain to make decisions, that portion is up by a whopping 37% from one year ago.