Financial independence, or the interchangeable “financial freedom”, is a powerful concept. We all recognize it as a good thing. Something to strive for. Something to admire in others who …

We were standing at the top of a hill on an island in the middle of Lake Michigan. It was a clear September day, my soon-to-be wife’s birthday, as …

Married Filing Separately? Does it Make Sense for my Spouse and I? Should you file taxes with “Married Filing Separately” (MFS) or “Married Filing Jointly” (MFJ) status?  This is …

If you’ve been following along, you know that my previous dying car, a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, was on its last legs and I needed to move quick. At …

I recently read the personal finance classic book, Your Money or Your Life, and wanted to write up a review with some thoughts. This book, first published in 1992, …

I last left you with the tale of Grandy, my dying car. I knew it was time to trade her in. And to do so before she died would …

“Micromanaging” has a certain negative connotation due to its application in a work environment. When it comes to budgeting, however, micromanagement should be embraced (don’t let anyone tell you …

I have a love-hate…OK, it’s 99% hate relationship with Comcast and cable TV. I negotiate with Comcast frequently (most recently saving $200 over 6 months) – and that gives …