Pimp Your Finances

Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.
I’ve been pushed around recently, and I’m tired of it. Responsible folks like myself are getting a bad name in the press. I’ve seen quite a few articles describing how people who save money are bad for the country. 
The latest insult came [...]

If you haven’t checked it out, Kiplinger has a great section for young adults called “Starting Out”.  They recently featured a list of 10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s.
Being 27 years old, I have experience in this area.  I want to share their list, and also some insights about how well I’ve followed their instructions.
 
1. Plan [...]

Bankrate.com recently published a list of 16 ways that real people grow their wealth.  Some are good ideas.  Others, not so much.  The key take away is that anybody can do these things.
Here is their list, along with my comments.  Their list is in bold, and my thoughts are underneath.
1. Grow your own food
While I’ll grant [...]

Going without teaches you to appreciate what you have, and also motivates you to improve your situation.
In a recent post on kiplinger.com, Erin Burt describes some of the other lessons she has learned from being broke.   Here’s her list and my commentary on each lesson.
1. Know your priorities
When you don’t have enough money, you quickly [...]