Maybe hittin' the road

Big news this week for me. My day-job company just lost more than half its business on one day. Two major clients went with another agency. . . . → Read More: Maybe hittin' the road

StartupNation is an inspiring podcast

I drove all day today, listening to Startup Nation’s Podcast, learning a lot and getting inspired. It was a business trip for me to pick up some equipment I bought from eBay for the business I am preparing to launch, so it just felt right to load up my iPod with a bunch of business listening. . . . → Read More: StartupNation is an inspiring podcast

Correcting entrepreneurial myths

I’m always amazed at how the right information finds me at just the right time. I’m in the process of launching a new business, and today I found an article at entrepreneur.com which addresses 5 (really 6) common myths about starting a business.

Myth #0: 90% fail in 1-2 years

Actually, more than 50% . . . → Read More: Correcting entrepreneurial myths

My virtual coffee table

Wow, I’ve got a few books on my coffee table, eh? . . . → Read More: My virtual coffee table

More from How Much is Enough

I’m continuing to read How Much is Enough? . . . → Read More: More from How Much is Enough

First fearless carnival

The first Carnival of Personal Finance with one of my articles is up! . . . → Read More: First fearless carnival

Starting a Roth IRA for your kids

Did you know that starting a Roth IRA for your ten-year-old will pay off 240:1? It is true. At 7% interest, a $100 investment in a simple mutual fund such as Dow Diamonds or QQQQQ, which average 7-8% will pay off incredibly for your child.I just made a quick calculator to help explore the numbers. . . . → Read More: Starting a Roth IRA for your kids

My response to economic pessimism

My simple response to economic pessimism is to simply continue doing what I believe is the right thing for my family. . . . → Read More: My response to economic pessimism

Making a Financial Emergency Kit

I was already planning to make a video log of my possessions this month. It would help prove ownership and spark my memory if I had to make a disaster claim to my insurance. The temptation with this sort of thing (for me) is to make it too complex. . . . → Read More: Making a Financial Emergency Kit

Choosing a new bank – Part 1, the search

As I detailed in my posts about debit fraud (here and here) I need to change banks. . . . → Read More: Choosing a new bank – Part 1, the search