The last seven years of my life can pretty much be summed up in the phrase, “Learn from my mistakes.” I’ve made a career now out of helping others navigate financial messes simply because I’ve had so much experience cleaning up my own. And now for the latest chapter, which will be presented here as …
November 07, 2012
Four more years.
Half the country is really unhappy this morning. The other half is convinced we’re on the right track. Regardless which side you’re on, rather than blowing up Facebook with venom and snot, spend that time and mental energy preparing for what’s ahead. There are things all of us can do to improve our personal economies. …
October 17, 2012
Adoption update
So a lot of people in my immediate orbit know that our adoption attempt of a 15-year-old girl out of the foster care system failed miserably. Only 10 days in to what we were confident would be a permanent placement, she panicked and chose to get pretty violent. We had no choice but to call …
Filed Under: Relationships
October 09, 2012
How to have a richer life
Living a rich life isn’t about money, because money isn’t the key to happiness or even less stress. While eliminating debt and simplifying your finances will eliminate a lot of worry and improve your life significantly, more money really won’t make you happier. And at the end of the day, most of us just want …
June 24, 2012
Emergency Preparedness 101
The Waldo Canyon Fire has displaced more than 2,000 families in west Colorado Springs, and brings up one of my newest passions: Emergency Preparedness. It’s not just for weirdos – it’s a necessary activity that all families should make a priority. Hurricanes, fires, floods, financial crises and other major events are a fact of life. …
Filed Under: Lifestyle
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