I have a lot of respect for this guy. He’s probably not getting paid that much. He’s working a job that just about anyone can do, but most of us wouldn’t want to do. If it’s like the guys doing the same thing in Fredericksburg, he’s cold, and he’s breathing exhaust fumes. (This picture was … Read more
Bob over at ChristianPF questions whether it was wise for the powers that be to allow the US Mint to proceed with its minting of four commemorative Lincoln cents to honor the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. I’m not totally convinced that the new designs will be in widespread circulation. As Bob noted, the … Read more
A few days ago I got an e-mail from a visitor with the subject: “How do you sleep at night?” The message: Your site advertises get-rich schemes! How can you do this and sleep? You write on a frugal site for God’s sake! Have you no shame? (I corrected some spelling errors in the message, … Read more
A jumbo-jet-sized $787 billion stimulus package was signed into law on Tuesday in the US by President Obama. Since it’s tax season here are some of the tax-related implications of the stimulus package: A tax credit of $400 per worker or $800 per couple, coming over the next two years, either through decreased withholding or … Read more
Not doing so can cost you. Allow me to explain how it cost me. I have had a fair amount of dental work, and opted for supplemental dental insurance through my employer. It’s not cheap insurance, but it does allow for coverage on “the expensive stuff” like crowns, multi-face fillings, root canals, etc. My health … Read more
Not a single thing. The thought that a fully-employed person should feel bad for taking another job for additional income is absolutely preposterous. This discussion over at Get Rich Slowly was prompted by this question from one of his readers: As someone who is still fortunate to be employed, is it morally or ethically wrong … Read more
This morning in Sunday school someone threw out that a substantial fraction of Americans have a lottery win comprising their retirement plans. (“How did we get to talking about gambling in Sunday school?” you might ask. It was just a chance discussion, that’s all.) I just shook my head at that statistic. I figured it … Read more
Finding time to invest in yourself is smart, especially in today’s rocky job market. If you have a commute, as many do, listening to audiobooks is a straightforward way to make productive use of that time. Popping in some thought-provoking or inspirational material can broaden your knowledge and sharpen your effectiveness at work, which will … Read more