The Inarguable Idiocy of Ethanol
Some recent news on the topic of ethanol-blended fuels is reminding me of the astounding idiocy of U.S. policies to prop up this failed experiment.
Don’t Underestimate The Power Of Small, Sustained Efforts Over Time
In real life (not 1980s movies), sustained efforts will get you where you want to be. All you have to do is get started and stick with it.
It’s OK Only If The World Is Ending
You’ve just gotten news from a reliable source that a cataclysmic event will unfold one week from now that will cause the breakdown of all human society worldwide.
Remember That Time I Wrote About Lifestyle Inflation? Well…
A Cinco de Mayo trip to Trader Joe's challenged my determination to not let lifestyle inflation creep into my life. Maybe just this once?
Could A Lack Of Asset Diversification Fuel Rural Trump-ism?
Could Trump's popularity be explained in part by a personal finance issue? Seems weird, but let's dive into a recent EBRI report for a clue...
A Willingness To Work Hard Saved Me $8,000
Read about how an unforeseen roofing issue caused me to think creatively, roll up my sleeves, and put in some hard work to save some coin.
Why Those Lists of Average 401(k) Balances Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Let's expect better from our personal finance writers. Here are a few examples of how they could choose... not... to suck.
The Military Wet Down: A Great Way to Celebrate a Pay Raise
A great military promotion tradition that the rest of us would be wise to adopt, the wetdown will let you have your cake and eat it too!
Discovering The Unusual: My Dividend Hourly Rate
Brave New Life introduced me to a dividend hourly rate years ago, and I was curious to see how I measured up. Take a look and maybe try it out yourself!
How To Use Mint To Improve Your Financial Life
Mint is a free web tool designed to automate the tediousness of tracking your personal finances. It's proven invaluable for me, and I think it can probably help you to be a better financial ninja.