My Money, Our Money
Our Money My money, our money? The elderly women sits half propped upon the rickety bead frame as she looks uncomprehendingly at her daughter through dementia soaked eyes. The room is littered with medical...
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You Are What You Own
You Are What You Own Pulling into the garage, my wife and I immediately knew something was wrong. The screen door to the back entrance was ajar and we both noticed a whir of...
Rich Dad Frugal Dad
Frugal Role Models I am not a big fan of Robert Kiyosaki. I find his teachings too simplistic and overly vague. There is just so little substance and actual hands-on information in his writing....
Second Generation Side Hustle
Second Generation Side Hustle My son’s head bobs up and down in the backseat. We’re weaving in and out of traffic on Lake Shore Drive on the way to one of our condos. The...
Money Is Power
Money Is Power At the risk of repeating this blog post, I believe money is power. Financial independence is the freedom to exercise this power that’s consistent with your values and ethics. Those struggling...
The Value of Chores
The Value of Chores Today in Chicago is a snow day. The Kiddos jumped for joy when they learned that their school doors would not be opening this morning. Yours truly, however, was...
Kids On A Budget
Kids on a budget We shop a lot. Now I didn’t say we buy a lot. But we spend countless hours on the weekend walking through malls and shopping centers. I’m not sure exactly...
